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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,244, 88,869.24 and 17,694.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,244, 88,869.24 and 17,694.24 is: 26,542.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,244 : 88,869.24 = 17,694.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,244/88,869.24 = 17,694.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,244x = 88,869.24 × 17,694.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,244x = 1,572,473,661.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,473,661.18/59,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,542.33

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