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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,270.92, 132,406.44 and 25,985.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,270.92, 132,406.44 and 25,985.16 is: 38,977.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,270.92 : 132,406.44 = 25,985.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,270.92/132,406.44 = 25,985.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,270.92x = 132,406.44 × 25,985.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,270.92x = 3,440,602,528.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,440,602,528.43/88,270.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,977.76

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