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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,808.46, 88,212.56 and 25,524.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,808.46, 88,212.56 and 25,524.21 is: 38,286.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,808.46 : 88,212.56 = 25,524.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,808.46/88,212.56 = 25,524.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,808.46x = 88,212.56 × 25,524.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,808.46x = 2,251,555,778.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,251,555,778.46/58,808.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,286.26

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