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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,524.17, 89,286.30 and 17,971.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,524.17, 89,286.30 and 17,971.17 is: 26,956.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,524.17 : 89,286.30 = 17,971.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,524.17/89,286.30 = 17,971.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,524.17x = 89,286.30 × 17,971.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,524.17x = 1,604,579,275.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,579,275.97/59,524.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,956.77

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