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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,121.73, 88,682.37 and 17,568.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,121.73, 88,682.37 and 17,568.73 is: 26,353.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,121.73 : 88,682.37 = 17,568.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,121.73/88,682.37 = 17,568.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,121.73x = 88,682.37 × 17,568.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,121.73x = 1,558,036,614.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,036,614.29/59,121.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,353.03

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