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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,319, 88,993.08 and 17,766

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,319, 88,993.08 and 17,766 is: 26,653.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,319 : 88,993.08 = 17,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,319/88,993.08 = 17,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,319x = 88,993.08 × 17,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,319x = 1,581,051,059.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,051,059.28/59,319
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,653.37

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