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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,405.66, 89,122.26 and 17,286.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,405.66, 89,122.26 and 17,286.74 is: 25,934.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,405.66 : 89,122.26 = 17,286.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,405.66/89,122.26 = 17,286.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,405.66x = 89,122.26 × 17,286.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,405.66x = 1,540,633,336.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,633,336.83/59,405.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,934.12

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