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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,785.81, 88,231.76 and 39,764.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,785.81, 88,231.76 and 39,764.44 is: 59,682.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,785.81 : 88,231.76 = 39,764.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,785.81/88,231.76 = 39,764.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,785.81x = 88,231.76 × 39,764.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,785.81x = 3,508,486,526.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,508,486,526.61/58,785.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,682.54

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