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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,913.83, 88,313.58 and 23,363.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,913.83, 88,313.58 and 23,363.50 is: 35,022.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,913.83 : 88,313.58 = 23,363.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,913.83/88,313.58 = 23,363.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,913.83x = 88,313.58 × 23,363.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,913.83x = 2,063,314,326.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,063,314,326.33/58,913.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,022.58

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