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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,711.10, 88,011.85 and 23,172.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,711.10, 88,011.85 and 23,172.70 is: 34,737.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,711.10 : 88,011.85 = 23,172.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,711.10/88,011.85 = 23,172.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,711.10x = 88,011.85 × 23,172.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,711.10x = 2,039,472,196.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039,472,196.50/58,711.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,737.42

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