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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,902.39, 88,381.94 and 29,322.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,902.39, 88,381.94 and 29,322.81 is: 43,998.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,902.39 : 88,381.94 = 29,322.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,902.39/88,381.94 = 29,322.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,902.39x = 88,381.94 × 29,322.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,902.39x = 2,591,606,687.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,591,606,687.44/58,902.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,998.33

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