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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,711.48, 88,066.50 and 27,524.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,711.48, 88,066.50 and 27,524.68 is: 41,286.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,711.48 : 88,066.50 = 27,524.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,711.48/88,066.50 = 27,524.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,711.48x = 88,066.50 × 27,524.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,711.48x = 2,424,002,231.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,424,002,231.22/58,711.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,286.68

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