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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,041.63, 88,533.28 and 25,747.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,041.63, 88,533.28 and 25,747.26 is: 38,608.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,041.63 : 88,533.28 = 25,747.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,041.63/88,533.28 = 25,747.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,041.63x = 88,533.28 × 25,747.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,041.63x = 2,279,489,378.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,279,489,378.81/59,041.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,608.17

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