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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,190, 88,812.54 and 25,905.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,190, 88,812.54 and 25,905.66 is: 38,870.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,190 : 88,812.54 = 25,905.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,190/88,812.54 = 25,905.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,190x = 88,812.54 × 25,905.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,190x = 2,300,747,464.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,300,747,464.98/59,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,870.54

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