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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,688.64, 88,032.96 and 25,381.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,688.64, 88,032.96 and 25,381.44 is: 38,072.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,688.64 : 88,032.96 = 25,381.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,688.64/88,032.96 = 25,381.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,688.64x = 88,032.96 × 25,381.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,688.64x = 2,234,403,292.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,234,403,292.26/58,688.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,072.16

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