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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,393.54, 89,104.08 and 17,274.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,393.54, 89,104.08 and 17,274.62 is: 25,915.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,393.54 : 89,104.08 = 17,274.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,393.54/89,104.08 = 17,274.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,393.54x = 89,104.08 × 17,274.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,393.54x = 1,539,238,676.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,238,676.93/59,393.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,915.93

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