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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,023.40, 86,937.90 and 49,664.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,023.40, 86,937.90 and 49,664.20 is: 74,413.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,023.40 : 86,937.90 = 49,664.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,023.40/86,937.90 = 49,664.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,023.40x = 86,937.90 × 49,664.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,023.40x = 4,317,701,253.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,317,701,253.18/58,023.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,413.10

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