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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,819.20, 88,263.52 and 23,284

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,819.20, 88,263.52 and 23,284 is: 34,939.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,819.20 : 88,263.52 = 23,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,819.20/88,263.52 = 23,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,819.20x = 88,263.52 × 23,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,819.20x = 2,055,127,799.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,055,127,799.68/58,819.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,939.74

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