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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,027.69, 87,080.45 and 21,091.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,027.69, 87,080.45 and 21,091.69 is: 31,651.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,027.69 : 87,080.45 = 21,091.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,027.69/87,080.45 = 21,091.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,027.69x = 87,080.45 × 21,091.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,027.69x = 1,836,673,533.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836,673,533.30/58,027.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,651.68

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