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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,599.91, 87,902.30 and 17,046.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,599.91, 87,902.30 and 17,046.91 is: 25,571.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,599.91 : 87,902.30 = 17,046.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,599.91/87,902.30 = 17,046.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,599.91x = 87,902.30 × 17,046.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,599.91x = 1,498,462,653.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,462,653.50/58,599.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,571.07

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