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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,860.44, 88,240.86 and 25,555.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,860.44, 88,240.86 and 25,555.34 is: 38,311.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,860.44 : 88,240.86 = 25,555.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,860.44/88,240.86 = 25,555.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,860.44x = 88,240.86 × 25,555.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,860.44x = 2,255,025,179.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,255,025,179.19/58,860.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,311.39

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