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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,716.74, 89,565.04 and 17,019.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,716.74, 89,565.04 and 17,019.16 is: 25,525.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,716.74 : 89,565.04 = 17,019.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,716.74/89,565.04 = 17,019.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,716.74x = 89,565.04 × 17,019.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,716.74x = 1,524,321,746.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,321,746.17/59,716.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,525.87

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