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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,164, 88,748.88 and 17,611.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,164, 88,748.88 and 17,611.36 is: 26,417.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,164 : 88,748.88 = 17,611.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,164/88,748.88 = 17,611.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,164x = 88,748.88 × 17,611.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,164x = 1,562,988,475.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,988,475.28/59,164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,417.90

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