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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,808.59, 88,212.74 and 25,524.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,808.59, 88,212.74 and 25,524.34 is: 38,286.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,808.59 : 88,212.74 = 25,524.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,808.59/88,212.74 = 25,524.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,808.59x = 88,212.74 × 25,524.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,808.59x = 2,251,571,527.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,251,571,527.03/58,808.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,286.44

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