Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,963.70, 88,326.99 and 29,291.70
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 58,963.70, 88,326.99 and 29,291.70 is: 43,878.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,963.70 : 88,326.99 = 29,291.70 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,963.70/88,326.99 = 29,291.70/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,963.70x = 88,326.99 × 29,291.70 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,963.70x = 2,587,247,692.98 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,587,247,692.98/58,963.70 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,878.65
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