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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,318.04, 88,990.90 and 17,199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,318.04, 88,990.90 and 17,199 is: 25,802.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,318.04 : 88,990.90 = 17,199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,318.04/88,990.90 = 17,199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,318.04x = 88,990.90 × 17,199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,318.04x = 1,530,554,489.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,554,489.10/59,318.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,802.51

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