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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,886.08, 88,172.40 and 46,984.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,886.08, 88,172.40 and 46,984.24 is: 70,351.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,886.08 : 88,172.40 = 46,984.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,886.08/88,172.40 = 46,984.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,886.08x = 88,172.40 × 46,984.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,886.08x = 4,142,713,202.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,142,713,202.98/58,886.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,351.32

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