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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,873.68, 88,235.64 and 27,666

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,873.68, 88,235.64 and 27,666 is: 41,463.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,873.68 : 88,235.64 = 27,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,873.68/88,235.64 = 27,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,873.68x = 88,235.64 × 27,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,873.68x = 2,441,127,216.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,441,127,216.24/58,873.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,463.81

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