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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,761.13, 89,642.21 and 17,066.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,761.13, 89,642.21 and 17,066.45 is: 25,599.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,761.13 : 89,642.21 = 17,066.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,761.13/89,642.21 = 17,066.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,761.13x = 89,642.21 × 17,066.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,761.13x = 1,529,873,761.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,873,761.31/59,761.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,599.81

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