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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,313.24, 88,982.82 and 17,757

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,313.24, 88,982.82 and 17,757 is: 26,639.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,313.24 : 88,982.82 = 17,757 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,313.24/88,982.82 = 17,757/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,313.24x = 88,982.82 × 17,757
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,313.24x = 1,580,067,934.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,067,934.74/59,313.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,639.38

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