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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,392.66, 89,102.76 and 17,273.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,392.66, 89,102.76 and 17,273.74 is: 25,914.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,392.66 : 89,102.76 = 17,273.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,392.66/89,102.76 = 17,273.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,392.66x = 89,102.76 × 17,273.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,392.66x = 1,539,137,909.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,137,909.52/59,392.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,914.61

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