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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,487.94, 89,222.33 and 17,358.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,487.94, 89,222.33 and 17,358.13 is: 26,034.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,487.94 : 89,222.33 = 17,358.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,487.94/89,222.33 = 17,358.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,487.94x = 89,222.33 × 17,358.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,487.94x = 1,548,732,623.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,732,623.38/59,487.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,034.40

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