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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,767, 88,111.34 and 21,322.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,767, 88,111.34 and 21,322.21 is: 31,969.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,767 : 88,111.34 = 21,322.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,767/88,111.34 = 21,322.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,767x = 88,111.34 × 21,322.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,767x = 1,878,728,494.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,878,728,494.86/58,767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,969.11

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