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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,431.16, 89,150.85 and 17,311.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,431.16, 89,150.85 and 17,311.59 is: 25,968.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,431.16 : 89,150.85 = 17,311.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,431.16/89,150.85 = 17,311.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,431.16x = 89,150.85 × 17,311.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,431.16x = 1,543,342,876.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,342,876.79/59,431.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,968.58

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