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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,446.90, 87,670.35 and 19,005.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,446.90, 87,670.35 and 19,005.30 is: 28,507.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,446.90 : 87,670.35 = 19,005.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,446.90/87,670.35 = 19,005.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,446.90x = 87,670.35 × 19,005.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,446.90x = 1,666,201,302.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,201,302.86/58,446.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,507.95

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