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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,987.89, 159,005.19 and 58,672

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,987.89, 159,005.19 and 58,672 is: 88,020.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,987.89 : 159,005.19 = 58,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,987.89/159,005.19 = 58,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,987.89x = 159,005.19 × 58,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,987.89x = 9,329,152,507.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,329,152,507.68/105,987.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,020.93

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