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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,508.29, 89,270.76 and 17,391.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,508.29, 89,270.76 and 17,391.45 is: 26,089.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,508.29 : 89,270.76 = 17,391.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,508.29/89,270.76 = 17,391.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,508.29x = 89,270.76 × 17,391.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,508.29x = 1,552,548,358.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,548,358.99/59,508.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,089.61

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