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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,845.68, 88,268.44 and 25,561.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,845.68, 88,268.44 and 25,561.52 is: 38,342.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,845.68 : 88,268.44 = 25,561.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,845.68/88,268.44 = 25,561.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,845.68x = 88,268.44 × 25,561.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,845.68x = 2,256,275,494.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,256,275,494.43/58,845.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,342.25

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