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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,074.36, 88,611.54 and 17,521

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,074.36, 88,611.54 and 17,521 is: 26,281.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,074.36 : 88,611.54 = 17,521 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,074.36/88,611.54 = 17,521/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,074.36x = 88,611.54 × 17,521
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,074.36x = 1,552,562,792.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,562,792.34/59,074.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,281.50

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