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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,056.59, 88,584.89 and 17,503.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,056.59, 88,584.89 and 17,503.59 is: 26,255.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,056.59 : 88,584.89 = 17,503.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,056.59/88,584.89 = 17,503.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,056.59x = 88,584.89 × 17,503.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,056.59x = 1,550,553,937.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,553,937.89/59,056.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,255.39

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