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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,755.14, 88,163.08 and 29,172.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,755.14, 88,163.08 and 29,172.32 is: 43,773.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,755.14 : 88,163.08 = 29,172.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,755.14/88,163.08 = 29,172.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,755.14x = 88,163.08 × 29,172.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,755.14x = 2,571,921,581.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,571,921,581.95/58,755.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,773.56

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