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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,996, 88,511.28 and 17,444.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,996, 88,511.28 and 17,444.08 is: 26,171.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,996 : 88,511.28 = 17,444.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,996/88,511.28 = 17,444.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,996x = 88,511.28 × 17,444.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,996x = 1,543,997,849.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,997,849.22/58,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,171.23

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