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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,605, 87,922.08 and 17,052

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,605, 87,922.08 and 17,052 is: 25,582.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,605 : 87,922.08 = 17,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,605/87,922.08 = 17,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,605x = 87,922.08 × 17,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,605x = 1,499,247,308.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,247,308.16/58,605
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,582.24

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