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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,220, 88,844.04 and 17,668.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,220, 88,844.04 and 17,668.08 is: 26,506.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,220 : 88,844.04 = 17,668.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,220/88,844.04 = 17,668.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,220x = 88,844.04 × 17,668.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,220x = 1,569,703,606.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,703,606.24/59,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,506.31

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