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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,180.93, 88,786.66 and 17,064.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,180.93, 88,786.66 and 17,064.32 is: 25,600.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,180.93 : 88,786.66 = 17,064.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,180.93/88,786.66 = 17,064.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,180.93x = 88,786.66 × 17,064.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,180.93x = 1,515,083,974.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,083,974.80/59,180.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,600.88

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