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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,971.48, 88,249.47 and 36,795.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,971.48, 88,249.47 and 36,795.30 is: 55,063.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,971.48 : 88,249.47 = 36,795.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,971.48/88,249.47 = 36,795.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,971.48x = 88,249.47 × 36,795.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,971.48x = 3,247,165,723.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,247,165,723.49/58,971.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,063.32

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