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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,588, 89,382.08 and 25,384.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,588, 89,382.08 and 25,384.96 is: 38,077.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,588 : 89,382.08 = 25,384.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,588/89,382.08 = 25,384.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,588x = 89,382.08 × 25,384.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,588x = 2,268,960,525.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,268,960,525.52/59,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,077.47

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