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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,397.66, 89,110.26 and 17,278.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,397.66, 89,110.26 and 17,278.74 is: 25,922.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,397.66 : 89,110.26 = 17,278.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,397.66/89,110.26 = 17,278.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,397.66x = 89,110.26 × 17,278.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,397.66x = 1,539,713,013.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,713,013.87/59,397.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,922.12

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