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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,635, 87,952.50 and 25,803

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,635, 87,952.50 and 25,803 is: 38,704.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,635 : 87,952.50 = 25,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,635/87,952.50 = 25,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,635x = 87,952.50 × 25,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,635x = 2,269,438,357.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,269,438,357.50/58,635
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,704.50

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