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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,588.98, 87,932.61 and 25,334.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,588.98, 87,932.61 and 25,334.43 is: 38,022.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,588.98 : 87,932.61 = 25,334.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,588.98/87,932.61 = 25,334.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,588.98x = 87,932.61 × 25,334.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,588.98x = 2,227,722,552.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,227,722,552.76/58,588.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,022.89

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