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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,011.61, 87,017.49 and 15,892.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,011.61, 87,017.49 and 15,892.07 is: 23,838.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,011.61 : 87,017.49 = 15,892.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,011.61/87,017.49 = 15,892.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,011.61x = 87,017.49 × 15,892.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,011.61x = 1,382,887,864.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,887,864.49/58,011.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,838.12

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