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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,869.69, 89,778.51 and 17,165.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,869.69, 89,778.51 and 17,165.72 is: 25,741.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,869.69 : 89,778.51 = 17,165.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,869.69/89,778.51 = 17,165.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,869.69x = 89,778.51 × 17,165.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,869.69x = 1,541,112,315.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,112,315.78/59,869.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,741.11

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