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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,007.16, 88,512.90 and 25,681.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,007.16, 88,512.90 and 25,681.60 is: 38,523.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,007.16 : 88,512.90 = 25,681.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,007.16/88,512.90 = 25,681.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,007.16x = 88,512.90 × 25,681.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,007.16x = 2,273,152,892.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,273,152,892.64/59,007.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,523.34

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