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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,266.49, 88,894.87 and 17,713.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,266.49, 88,894.87 and 17,713.49 is: 26,568.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,266.49 : 88,894.87 = 17,713.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,266.49/88,894.87 = 17,713.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,266.49x = 88,894.87 × 17,713.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,266.49x = 1,574,637,902.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,637,902.04/59,266.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,568.77

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