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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,301.47, 88,938.30 and 17,170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,301.47, 88,938.30 and 17,170.28 is: 25,751.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,301.47 : 88,938.30 = 17,170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,301.47/88,938.30 = 17,170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,301.47x = 88,938.30 × 17,170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,301.47x = 1,527,095,466.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,095,466.94/59,301.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,751.39

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