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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,611.74, 89,431.44 and 17,490.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,611.74, 89,431.44 and 17,490.12 is: 26,239.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,611.74 : 89,431.44 = 17,490.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,611.74/89,431.44 = 17,490.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,611.74x = 89,431.44 × 17,490.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,611.74x = 1,564,166,617.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,166,617.37/59,611.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,239.24

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