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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,158.76, 88,658.96 and 29,127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,158.76, 88,658.96 and 29,127.20 is: 43,651.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,158.76 : 88,658.96 = 29,127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,158.76/88,658.96 = 29,127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,158.76x = 88,658.96 × 29,127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,158.76x = 2,582,386,670.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582,386,670.78/59,158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,651.81

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