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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,666.60, 87,999.90 and 17,113.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,666.60, 87,999.90 and 17,113.60 is: 25,670.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,666.60 : 87,999.90 = 17,113.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,666.60/87,999.90 = 17,113.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,666.60x = 87,999.90 × 17,113.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,666.60x = 1,505,995,088.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,995,088.64/58,666.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,670.40

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