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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,273.68, 88,912.86 and 25,977.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,273.68, 88,912.86 and 25,977.28 is: 38,966.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,273.68 : 88,912.86 = 25,977.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,273.68/88,912.86 = 25,977.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,273.68x = 88,912.86 × 25,977.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,273.68x = 2,309,714,259.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,309,714,259.82/59,273.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,966.95

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