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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,741, 89,617.08 and 17,621.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,741, 89,617.08 and 17,621.12 is: 26,433.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,741 : 89,617.08 = 17,621.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,741/89,617.08 = 17,621.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,741x = 89,617.08 × 17,621.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,741x = 1,579,153,320.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,153,320.73/59,741
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,433.33

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