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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,042.68, 88,555.73 and 16,926.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,042.68, 88,555.73 and 16,926.35 is: 25,387.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,042.68 : 88,555.73 = 16,926.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,042.68/88,555.73 = 16,926.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,042.68x = 88,555.73 × 16,926.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,042.68x = 1,498,925,720.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,925,720.01/59,042.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,387.16

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