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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,905.98, 88,365.12 and 33,974.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,905.98, 88,365.12 and 33,974.18 is: 50,964.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,905.98 : 88,365.12 = 33,974.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,905.98/88,365.12 = 33,974.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,905.98x = 88,365.12 × 33,974.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,905.98x = 3,002,132,492.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,002,132,492.60/58,905.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,964.82

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