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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,775.52, 88,163.08 and 21,335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,775.52, 88,163.08 and 21,335.52 is: 32,003.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,775.52 : 88,163.08 = 21,335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,775.52/88,163.08 = 21,335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,775.52x = 88,163.08 × 21,335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,775.52x = 1,881,005,156.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,881,005,156.60/58,775.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,003.21

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