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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,772.49, 88,160.81 and 19,332.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,772.49, 88,160.81 and 19,332.69 is: 28,999.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,772.49 : 88,160.81 = 19,332.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,772.49/88,160.81 = 19,332.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,772.49x = 88,160.81 × 19,332.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,772.49x = 1,704,385,513.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,385,513.22/58,772.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,999.72

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