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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,496.58, 89,253.22 and 17,379.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,496.58, 89,253.22 and 17,379.75 is: 26,072.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,496.58 : 89,253.22 = 17,379.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,496.58/89,253.22 = 17,379.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,496.58x = 89,253.22 × 17,379.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,496.58x = 1,551,198,650.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,198,650.30/59,496.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,072.06

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