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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,411.99, 89,113.50 and 17,292.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,411.99, 89,113.50 and 17,292.40 is: 25,937.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,411.99 : 89,113.50 = 17,292.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,411.99/89,113.50 = 17,292.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,411.99x = 89,113.50 × 17,292.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,411.99x = 1,540,986,287.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,986,287.40/59,411.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,937.29

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