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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,459.13, 87,697.89 and 19,007.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,459.13, 87,697.89 and 19,007.02 is: 28,513.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,459.13 : 87,697.89 = 19,007.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,459.13/87,697.89 = 19,007.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,459.13x = 87,697.89 × 19,007.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,459.13x = 1,666,875,658.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,875,658.81/58,459.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,513.52

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