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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,942.08, 88,413.36 and 29,396.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,942.08, 88,413.36 and 29,396.64 is: 44,095.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,942.08 : 88,413.36 = 29,396.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,942.08/88,413.36 = 29,396.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,942.08x = 88,413.36 × 29,396.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,942.08x = 2,599,055,715.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,055,715.11/58,942.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,095.08

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