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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,049.13, 88,558.58 and 17,486.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,049.13, 88,558.58 and 17,486.41 is: 26,225.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,049.13 : 88,558.58 = 17,486.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,049.13/88,558.58 = 17,486.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,049.13x = 88,558.58 × 17,486.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,049.13x = 1,548,571,551.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,571,551.47/59,049.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,225.14

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