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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,710.26, 88,064.30 and 23,649

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,710.26, 88,064.30 and 23,649 is: 35,473.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,710.26 : 88,064.30 = 23,649 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,710.26/88,064.30 = 23,649/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,710.26x = 88,064.30 × 23,649
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,710.26x = 2,082,632,630.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,632,630.70/58,710.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,473.06

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