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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,122.23, 88,683.12 and 17,569.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,122.23, 88,683.12 and 17,569.23 is: 26,353.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,122.23 : 88,683.12 = 17,569.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,122.23/88,683.12 = 17,569.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,122.23x = 88,683.12 × 17,569.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,122.23x = 1,558,094,132.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,094,132.40/59,122.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,353.78

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