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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,767, 88,150.08 and 23,681.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,767, 88,150.08 and 23,681.88 is: 35,522.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,767 : 88,150.08 = 23,681.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,767/88,150.08 = 23,681.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,767x = 88,150.08 × 23,681.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,767x = 2,087,559,616.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,559,616.55/58,767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,522.65

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