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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,623.12, 88,021.98 and 56,581.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,623.12, 88,021.98 and 56,581.92 is: 84,957.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,623.12 : 88,021.98 = 56,581.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,623.12/88,021.98 = 56,581.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,623.12x = 88,021.98 × 56,581.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,623.12x = 4,980,452,630.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,980,452,630.60/58,623.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,957.14

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