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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,977.72, 88,480.55 and 25,703.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,977.72, 88,480.55 and 25,703.73 is: 38,561.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,977.72 : 88,480.55 = 25,703.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,977.72/88,480.55 = 25,703.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,977.72x = 88,480.55 × 25,703.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,977.72x = 2,274,280,231.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,274,280,231.71/58,977.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,561.68

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