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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,847.28, 88,270.96 and 17,323.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,847.28, 88,270.96 and 17,323.44 is: 25,985.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,847.28 : 88,270.96 = 17,323.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,847.28/88,270.96 = 17,323.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,847.28x = 88,270.96 × 17,323.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,847.28x = 1,529,156,679.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,156,679.30/58,847.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,985.17

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