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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,870.69, 89,780.01 and 17,166.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,870.69, 89,780.01 and 17,166.72 is: 25,742.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,870.69 : 89,780.01 = 17,166.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,870.69/89,780.01 = 17,166.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,870.69x = 89,780.01 × 17,166.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,870.69x = 1,541,228,293.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,228,293.27/59,870.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,742.62

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