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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,421.90, 89,138.70 and 17,302.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,421.90, 89,138.70 and 17,302.41 is: 25,955.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,421.90 : 89,138.70 = 17,302.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,421.90/89,138.70 = 17,302.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,421.90x = 89,138.70 × 17,302.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,421.90x = 1,542,314,334.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,314,334.27/59,421.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,955.32

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