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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,063.76, 88,520.85 and 25,774.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,063.76, 88,520.85 and 25,774.92 is: 38,629.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,063.76 : 88,520.85 = 25,774.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,063.76/88,520.85 = 25,774.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,063.76x = 88,520.85 × 25,774.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,063.76x = 2,281,617,827.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281,617,827.08/59,063.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,629.74

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