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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,197.60, 88,808.82 and 17,077.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,197.60, 88,808.82 and 17,077.60 is: 25,619.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,197.60 : 88,808.82 = 17,077.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,197.60/88,808.82 = 17,077.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,197.60x = 88,808.82 × 17,077.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,197.60x = 1,516,641,504.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,641,504.43/59,197.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,619.98

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