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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,233.13, 88,865.09 and 17,680.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,233.13, 88,865.09 and 17,680.13 is: 26,524.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,233.13 : 88,865.09 = 17,680.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,233.13/88,865.09 = 17,680.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,233.13x = 88,865.09 × 17,680.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,233.13x = 1,571,145,810.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,145,810.94/59,233.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,524.78

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