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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,294.52, 88,966.74 and 25,997.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,294.52, 88,966.74 and 25,997.40 is: 39,007.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,294.52 : 88,966.74 = 25,997.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,294.52/88,966.74 = 25,997.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,294.52x = 88,966.74 × 25,997.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,294.52x = 2,312,903,926.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,312,903,926.48/59,294.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,007.04

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