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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,268.68, 88,889.70 and 17,139.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,268.68, 88,889.70 and 17,139.36 is: 25,705.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,268.68 : 88,889.70 = 17,139.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,268.68/88,889.70 = 17,139.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,268.68x = 88,889.70 × 17,139.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,268.68x = 1,523,512,482.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,512,482.90/59,268.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,705.19

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