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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,958.50, 91,357.56 and 25,854.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,958.50, 91,357.56 and 25,854.72 is: 38,748.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,958.50 : 91,357.56 = 25,854.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,958.50/91,357.56 = 25,854.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,958.50x = 91,357.56 × 25,854.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,958.50x = 2,362,024,133.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,362,024,133.68/60,958.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,748.07

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