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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,850, 88,275 and 17,297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,850, 88,275 and 17,297 is: 25,945.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,850 : 88,275 = 17,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,850/88,275 = 17,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,850x = 88,275 × 17,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,850x = 1,526,892,675
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,892,675/58,850
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,945.50

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