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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,611.06, 89,430.44 and 17,489.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,611.06, 89,430.44 and 17,489.44 is: 26,238.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,611.06 : 89,430.44 = 17,489.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,611.06/89,430.44 = 17,489.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,611.06x = 89,430.44 × 17,489.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,611.06x = 1,564,088,314.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,088,314.55/59,611.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,238.22

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