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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,051, 88,591.08 and 17,498

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,051, 88,591.08 and 17,498 is: 26,251.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,051 : 88,591.08 = 17,498 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,051/88,591.08 = 17,498/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,051x = 88,591.08 × 17,498
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,051x = 1,550,166,717.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,166,717.84/59,051
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,251.32

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