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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,869.68, 88,319.42 and 25,595.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,869.68, 88,319.42 and 25,595.69 is: 38,400.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,869.68 : 88,319.42 = 25,595.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,869.68/88,319.42 = 25,595.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,869.68x = 88,319.42 × 25,595.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,869.68x = 2,260,595,925.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,260,595,925.72/58,869.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,400.01

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