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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,252.31, 88,899.12 and 25,967.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,252.31, 88,899.12 and 25,967.97 is: 38,961.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,252.31 : 88,899.12 = 25,967.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,252.31/88,899.12 = 25,967.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,252.31x = 88,899.12 × 25,967.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,252.31x = 2,308,529,681.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,308,529,681.19/59,252.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,961.01

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