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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,255.44, 88,869.99 and 17,126.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,255.44, 88,869.99 and 17,126.32 is: 25,685.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,255.44 : 88,869.99 = 17,126.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,255.44/88,869.99 = 17,126.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,255.44x = 88,869.99 × 17,126.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,255.44x = 1,522,015,887.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,015,887.14/59,255.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,685.67

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