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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,064, 88,610.58 and 17,511

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,064, 88,610.58 and 17,511 is: 26,270.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,064 : 88,610.58 = 17,511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,064/88,610.58 = 17,511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,064x = 88,610.58 × 17,511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,064x = 1,551,659,866.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,659,866.38/59,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,270.82

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