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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,466.92, 87,701.46 and 19,023.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,466.92, 87,701.46 and 19,023.88 is: 28,536.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,466.92 : 87,701.46 = 19,023.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,466.92/87,701.46 = 19,023.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,466.92x = 87,701.46 × 19,023.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,466.92x = 1,668,422,050.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,422,050.86/58,466.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,536.17

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