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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,845, 88,267.50 and 17,292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,845, 88,267.50 and 17,292 is: 25,938

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,845 : 88,267.50 = 17,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,845/88,267.50 = 17,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,845x = 88,267.50 × 17,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,845x = 1,526,321,610
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,321,610/58,845
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,938

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