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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,710.48, 88,064.70 and 23,649.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,710.48, 88,064.70 and 23,649.24 is: 35,473.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,710.48 : 88,064.70 = 23,649.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,710.48/88,064.70 = 23,649.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,710.48x = 88,064.70 × 23,649.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,710.48x = 2,082,663,225.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,663,225.83/58,710.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,473.45

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