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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,254.70, 88,882.04 and 17,701.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,254.70, 88,882.04 and 17,701.70 is: 26,552.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,254.70 : 88,882.04 = 17,701.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,254.70/88,882.04 = 17,701.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,254.70x = 88,882.04 × 17,701.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,254.70x = 1,573,362,674.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,362,674.55/59,254.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,552.54

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