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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,766.27, 88,130.77 and 19,314.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,766.27, 88,130.77 and 19,314.23 is: 28,965.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,766.27 : 88,130.77 = 19,314.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,766.27/88,130.77 = 19,314.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,766.27x = 88,130.77 × 19,314.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,766.27x = 1,702,177,472.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,177,472.92/58,766.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,965.21

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