Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,723.88, 88,095 and 19,272
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 58,723.88, 88,095 and 19,272 is: 28,911.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,723.88 : 88,095 = 19,272 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,723.88/88,095 = 19,272/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,723.88x = 88,095 × 19,272 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,723.88x = 1,697,766,840 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,697,766,840/58,723.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,911.01
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