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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,832.46, 88,248.56 and 25,548.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,832.46, 88,248.56 and 25,548.21 is: 38,322.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,832.46 : 88,248.56 = 25,548.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,832.46/88,248.56 = 25,548.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,832.46x = 88,248.56 × 25,548.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,832.46x = 2,254,592,615.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,592,615.34/58,832.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,322.26

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