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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,845.91, 88,219.08 and 25,540.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,845.91, 88,219.08 and 25,540.78 is: 38,289.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,845.91 : 88,219.08 = 25,540.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,845.91/88,219.08 = 25,540.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,845.91x = 88,219.08 × 25,540.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,845.91x = 2,253,184,114.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,253,184,114.08/58,845.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,289.56

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