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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,149.92, 88,741.44 and 25,872.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,149.92, 88,741.44 and 25,872.96 is: 38,816.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,149.92 : 88,741.44 = 25,872.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,149.92/88,741.44 = 25,872.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,149.92x = 88,741.44 × 25,872.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,149.92x = 2,296,003,727.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,296,003,727.46/59,149.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,816.68

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