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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,474.70, 89,203.41 and 17,343.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,474.70, 89,203.41 and 17,343.50 is: 26,012.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,474.70 : 89,203.41 = 17,343.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,474.70/89,203.41 = 17,343.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,474.70x = 89,203.41 × 17,343.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,474.70x = 1,547,098,895.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,098,895.32/59,474.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,012.72

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