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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,256.69, 88,885.04 and 17,703.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,256.69, 88,885.04 and 17,703.69 is: 26,555.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,256.69 : 88,885.04 = 17,703.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,256.69/88,885.04 = 17,703.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,256.69x = 88,885.04 × 17,703.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,256.69x = 1,573,593,193.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,593,193.80/59,256.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,555.54

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