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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,472.80, 89,195.28 and 17,342

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,472.80, 89,195.28 and 17,342 is: 26,008.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,472.80 : 89,195.28 = 17,342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,472.80/89,195.28 = 17,342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,472.80x = 89,195.28 × 17,342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,472.80x = 1,546,824,545.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,824,545.76/59,472.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,008.94

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