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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,788, 88,183.44 and 15,012

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,788, 88,183.44 and 15,012 is: 22,518.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,788 : 88,183.44 = 15,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,788/88,183.44 = 15,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,788x = 88,183.44 × 15,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,788x = 1,323,809,801.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,809,801.28/58,788
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,518.37

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