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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,266.55, 88,899.82 and 17,713.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,266.55, 88,899.82 and 17,713.55 is: 26,570.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,266.55 : 88,899.82 = 17,713.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,266.55/88,899.82 = 17,713.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,266.55x = 88,899.82 × 17,713.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,266.55x = 1,574,731,584.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,731,584.53/59,266.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,570.33

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