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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,474.94, 89,203.70 and 17,343.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,474.94, 89,203.70 and 17,343.71 is: 26,013.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,474.94 : 89,203.70 = 17,343.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,474.94/89,203.70 = 17,343.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,474.94x = 89,203.70 × 17,343.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,474.94x = 1,547,122,570.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,122,570.99/59,474.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,013.02

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