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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,050.94, 88,550.74 and 16,921.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,050.94, 88,550.74 and 16,921.74 is: 25,375.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,050.94 : 88,550.74 = 16,921.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,050.94/88,550.74 = 16,921.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,050.94x = 88,550.74 × 16,921.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,050.94x = 1,498,432,514.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,432,514.48/59,050.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,375.25

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