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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,492.89, 89,237.92 and 17,371.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,492.89, 89,237.92 and 17,371.27 is: 26,056.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,492.89 : 89,237.92 = 17,371.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,492.89/89,237.92 = 17,371.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,492.89x = 89,237.92 × 17,371.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,492.89x = 1,550,176,002.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,176,002.56/59,492.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,056.49

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