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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,392.93, 89,103.36 and 17,273.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,392.93, 89,103.36 and 17,273.94 is: 25,914.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,392.93 : 89,103.36 = 17,273.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,392.93/89,103.36 = 17,273.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,392.93x = 89,103.36 × 17,273.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,392.93x = 1,539,166,051.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,166,051.25/59,392.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,914.97

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