Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,581.04, 87,894.60 and 25,726
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 58,581.04, 87,894.60 and 25,726 is: 38,599.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,581.04 : 87,894.60 = 25,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,581.04/87,894.60 = 25,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,581.04x = 87,894.60 × 25,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,581.04x = 2,261,176,479.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,261,176,479.60/58,581.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,599.12
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