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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,467.66, 89,205.59 and 17,347.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,467.66, 89,205.59 and 17,347.07 is: 26,021.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,467.66 : 89,205.59 = 17,347.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,467.66/89,205.59 = 17,347.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,467.66x = 89,205.59 × 17,347.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,467.66x = 1,547,455,880.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,455,880.50/59,467.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,021.81

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