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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,901.80, 88,287.90 and 25,616.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,901.80, 88,287.90 and 25,616.20 is: 38,396.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,901.80 : 88,287.90 = 25,616.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,901.80/88,287.90 = 25,616.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,901.80x = 88,287.90 × 25,616.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,901.80x = 2,261,600,503.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,600,503.98/58,901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,396.12

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