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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,031.28, 132,058.68 and 25,700.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,031.28, 132,058.68 and 25,700.88 is: 38,554.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,031.28 : 132,058.68 = 25,700.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,031.28/132,058.68 = 25,700.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,031.28x = 132,058.68 × 25,700.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,031.28x = 3,394,024,287.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,394,024,287.64/88,031.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,554.75

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