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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,873.70, 89,784.47 and 17,169.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,873.70, 89,784.47 and 17,169.71 is: 25,747.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,873.70 : 89,784.47 = 17,169.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,873.70/89,784.47 = 17,169.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,873.70x = 89,784.47 × 17,169.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,873.70x = 1,541,573,312.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,573,312.40/59,873.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,747.09

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