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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,213.78, 88,809.77 and 25,927.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,213.78, 88,809.77 and 25,927.64 is: 38,886.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,213.78 : 88,809.77 = 25,927.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,213.78/88,809.77 = 25,927.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,213.78x = 88,809.77 × 25,927.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,213.78x = 2,302,627,300.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,302,627,300.99/59,213.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,886.68

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