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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,282.91, 88,929 and 17,163.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,282.91, 88,929 and 17,163.62 is: 25,746.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,282.91 : 88,929 = 17,163.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,282.91/88,929 = 17,163.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,282.91x = 88,929 × 17,163.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,282.91x = 1,526,343,118.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,343,118.34/59,282.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,746.76

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