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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,712.18, 88,035.26 and 19,265.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,712.18, 88,035.26 and 19,265.99 is: 28,888.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,712.18 : 88,035.26 = 19,265.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,712.18/88,035.26 = 19,265.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,712.18x = 88,035.26 × 19,265.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,712.18x = 1,696,085,902.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,696,085,902.30/58,712.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,888.15

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