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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,244, 88,880.04 and 17,692.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,244, 88,880.04 and 17,692.08 is: 26,542.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,244 : 88,880.04 = 17,692.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,244/88,880.04 = 17,692.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,244x = 88,880.04 × 17,692.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,244x = 1,572,472,778.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,472,778.08/59,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,542.31

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