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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,903, 88,382.85 and 29,323.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,903, 88,382.85 and 29,323.42 is: 43,999.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,903 : 88,382.85 = 29,323.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,903/88,382.85 = 29,323.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,903x = 88,382.85 × 29,323.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,903x = 2,591,687,431.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,591,687,431.35/58,903
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,999.24

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