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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,191.40, 88,787.10 and 17,633

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,191.40, 88,787.10 and 17,633 is: 26,449.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,191.40 : 88,787.10 = 17,633 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,191.40/88,787.10 = 17,633/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,191.40x = 88,787.10 × 17,633
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,191.40x = 1,565,582,934.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,582,934.30/59,191.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,449.50

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