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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,002.74, 86,993.68 and 26,405.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,002.74, 86,993.68 and 26,405.25 is: 39,603.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,002.74 : 86,993.68 = 26,405.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,002.74/86,993.68 = 26,405.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,002.74x = 86,993.68 × 26,405.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,002.74x = 2,297,089,868.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,297,089,868.82/58,002.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,603.13

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