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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,048.76, 88,565.85 and 25,791.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,048.76, 88,565.85 and 25,791.78 is: 38,684.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,048.76 : 88,565.85 = 25,791.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,048.76/88,565.85 = 25,791.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,048.76x = 88,565.85 × 25,791.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,048.76x = 2,284,270,918.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,270,918.71/59,048.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,684.49

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