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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,312.78, 88,958.91 and 27,725.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,312.78, 88,958.91 and 27,725.69 is: 41,583.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,312.78 : 88,958.91 = 27,725.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,312.78/88,958.91 = 27,725.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,312.78x = 88,958.91 × 27,725.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,312.78x = 2,466,447,161.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,466,447,161.40/59,312.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,583.74

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