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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,260.68, 88,893.36 and 25,964.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,260.68, 88,893.36 and 25,964.28 is: 38,947.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,260.68 : 88,893.36 = 25,964.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,260.68/88,893.36 = 25,964.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,260.68x = 88,893.36 × 25,964.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,260.68x = 2,308,052,089.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,308,052,089.18/59,260.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,947.45

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