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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,708.84, 88,033.98 and 19,261.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,708.84, 88,033.98 and 19,261.48 is: 28,882.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,708.84 : 88,033.98 = 19,261.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,708.84/88,033.98 = 19,261.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,708.84x = 88,033.98 × 19,261.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,708.84x = 1,695,664,745.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,664,745.09/58,708.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,882.61

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