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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,396.68, 89,108.76 and 17,277.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,396.68, 89,108.76 and 17,277.76 is: 25,920.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,396.68 : 89,108.76 = 17,277.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,396.68/89,108.76 = 17,277.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,396.68x = 89,108.76 × 17,277.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,396.68x = 1,539,599,769.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,599,769.18/59,396.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,920.64

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