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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,427.27, 89,155.53 and 17,307.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,427.27, 89,155.53 and 17,307.72 is: 25,965.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,427.27 : 89,155.53 = 17,307.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,427.27/89,155.53 = 17,307.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,427.27x = 89,155.53 × 17,307.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,427.27x = 1,543,078,949.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,078,949.69/59,427.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,965.84

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