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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,461.76, 87,670.99 and 21,011.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,461.76, 87,670.99 and 21,011.74 is: 31,509.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,461.76 : 87,670.99 = 21,011.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,461.76/87,670.99 = 21,011.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,461.76x = 87,670.99 × 21,011.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,461.76x = 1,842,120,047.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,120,047.42/58,461.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,509.83

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