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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,178.58, 88,768.68 and 17,059.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,178.58, 88,768.68 and 17,059.39 is: 25,589.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,178.58 : 88,768.68 = 17,059.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,178.58/88,768.68 = 17,059.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,178.58x = 88,768.68 × 17,059.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,178.58x = 1,514,339,531.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,339,531.91/59,178.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,589.32

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