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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,470.94, 89,197.73 and 17,339.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,470.94, 89,197.73 and 17,339.70 is: 26,007.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,470.94 : 89,197.73 = 17,339.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,470.94/89,197.73 = 17,339.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,470.94x = 89,197.73 × 17,339.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,470.94x = 1,546,662,240.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,662,240.47/59,470.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,007.02

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