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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,031.53, 87,046.91 and 28,010.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,031.53, 87,046.91 and 28,010.73 is: 42,015.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,031.53 : 87,046.91 = 28,010.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,031.53/87,046.91 = 28,010.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,031.53x = 87,046.91 × 28,010.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,031.53x = 2,438,247,493.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,247,493.66/58,031.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,015.91

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