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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,432.49, 89,161.70 and 17,876.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,432.49, 89,161.70 and 17,876.25 is: 26,818.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,432.49 : 89,161.70 = 17,876.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,432.49/89,161.70 = 17,876.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,432.49x = 89,161.70 × 17,876.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,432.49x = 1,593,876,750.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,876,750.24/59,432.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,818.27

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