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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,443.44, 89,180.61 and 17,322.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,443.44, 89,180.61 and 17,322.54 is: 25,988.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,443.44 : 89,180.61 = 17,322.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,443.44/89,180.61 = 17,322.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,443.44x = 89,180.61 × 17,322.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,443.44x = 1,544,834,683.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,834,683.95/59,443.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,988.31

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