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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,152.62, 88,715.68 and 17,023.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,152.62, 88,715.68 and 17,023.32 is: 25,531.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,152.62 : 88,715.68 = 17,023.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,152.62/88,715.68 = 17,023.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,152.62x = 88,715.68 × 17,023.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,152.62x = 1,510,235,409.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,235,409.66/59,152.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,531.17

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