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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,168.50, 88,780.40 and 25,884.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,168.50, 88,780.40 and 25,884.25 is: 38,838.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,168.50 : 88,780.40 = 25,884.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,168.50/88,780.40 = 25,884.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,168.50x = 88,780.40 × 25,884.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,168.50x = 2,298,014,068.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,298,014,068.70/59,168.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,838.47

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