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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,256, 88,873.07 and 17,125.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,256, 88,873.07 and 17,125.61 is: 25,685.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,256 : 88,873.07 = 17,125.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,256/88,873.07 = 17,125.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,256x = 88,873.07 × 17,125.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,256x = 1,522,005,006.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,005,006.33/59,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,685.25

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