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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,495.76, 87,756.60 and 27,314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,495.76, 87,756.60 and 27,314 is: 40,977.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,495.76 : 87,756.60 = 27,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,495.76/87,756.60 = 27,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,495.76x = 87,756.60 × 27,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,495.76x = 2,396,983,772.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,396,983,772.40/58,495.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,977.05

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