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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,826, 88,189.39 and 25,521.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,826, 88,189.39 and 25,521.01 is: 38,259.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,826 : 88,189.39 = 25,521.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,826/88,189.39 = 25,521.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,826x = 88,189.39 × 25,521.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,826x = 2,250,681,735.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,250,681,735.53/58,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,259.98

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