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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,283.58, 88,913.22 and 25,985.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,283.58, 88,913.22 and 25,985.32 is: 38,972.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,283.58 : 88,913.22 = 25,985.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,283.58/88,913.22 = 25,985.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,283.58x = 88,913.22 × 25,985.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,283.58x = 2,310,438,473.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,310,438,473.93/59,283.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,972.65

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