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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,011.08, 88,533.05 and 25,734.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,011.08, 88,533.05 and 25,734.09 is: 38,608.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,011.08 : 88,533.05 = 25,734.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,011.08/88,533.05 = 25,734.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,011.08x = 88,533.05 × 25,734.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,011.08x = 2,278,317,348.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,278,317,348.00/59,011.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,608.30

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