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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,924, 88,267.74 and 29,252.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,924, 88,267.74 and 29,252.08 is: 43,819.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,924 : 88,267.74 = 29,252.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,924/88,267.74 = 29,252.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,924x = 88,267.74 × 29,252.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,924x = 2,582,014,991.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582,014,991.90/58,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,819.41

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