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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,901.04, 88,366.14 and 27,729

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,901.04, 88,366.14 and 27,729 is: 41,600.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,901.04 : 88,366.14 = 27,729 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,901.04/88,366.14 = 27,729/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,901.04x = 88,366.14 × 27,729
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,901.04x = 2,450,304,696.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450,304,696.06/58,901.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,600.36

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