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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,157.68, 88,655.11 and 25,905.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,157.68, 88,655.11 and 25,905.56 is: 38,822.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,157.68 : 88,655.11 = 25,905.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,157.68/88,655.11 = 25,905.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,157.68x = 88,655.11 × 25,905.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,157.68x = 2,296,659,763.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,296,659,763.37/59,157.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,822.68

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