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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,270.08, 88,902.96 and 17,716

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,270.08, 88,902.96 and 17,716 is: 26,573.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,270.08 : 88,902.96 = 17,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,270.08/88,902.96 = 17,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,270.08x = 88,902.96 × 17,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,270.08x = 1,575,004,839.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,004,839.36/59,270.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,573.35

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