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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,122.96, 88,689.24 and 17,570

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,122.96, 88,689.24 and 17,570 is: 26,356.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,122.96 : 88,689.24 = 17,570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,122.96/88,689.24 = 17,570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,122.96x = 88,689.24 × 17,570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,122.96x = 1,558,269,946.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,269,946.80/59,122.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,356.43

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