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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,399.16, 89,112.51 and 17,280.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,399.16, 89,112.51 and 17,280.24 is: 25,924.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,399.16 : 89,112.51 = 17,280.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,399.16/89,112.51 = 17,280.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,399.16x = 89,112.51 × 17,280.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,399.16x = 1,539,885,559.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,885,559.80/59,399.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,924.37

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