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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,462.61, 89,207.03 and 17,345.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,462.61, 89,207.03 and 17,345.98 is: 26,022.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,462.61 : 89,207.03 = 17,345.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,462.61/89,207.03 = 17,345.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,462.61x = 89,207.03 × 17,345.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,462.61x = 1,547,383,358.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,383,358.24/59,462.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,022.80

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