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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,512.02, 89,276.40 and 17,395.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,512.02, 89,276.40 and 17,395.20 is: 26,095.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,512.02 : 89,276.40 = 17,395.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,512.02/89,276.40 = 17,395.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,512.02x = 89,276.40 × 17,395.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,512.02x = 1,552,980,833.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,980,833.28/59,512.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,095.25

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