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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,430.16, 89,159.04 and 17,311.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,430.16, 89,159.04 and 17,311.24 is: 25,970.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,430.16 : 89,159.04 = 17,311.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,430.16/89,159.04 = 17,311.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,430.16x = 89,159.04 × 17,311.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,430.16x = 1,543,453,539.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,453,539.61/59,430.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,970.88

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