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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,865.32, 89,771.95 and 17,161.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,865.32, 89,771.95 and 17,161.34 is: 25,734.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,865.32 : 89,771.95 = 17,161.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,865.32/89,771.95 = 17,161.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,865.32x = 89,771.95 × 17,161.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,865.32x = 1,540,607,334.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,607,334.72/59,865.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,734.55

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