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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,481.64, 87,702.60 and 19,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,481.64, 87,702.60 and 19,029 is: 28,537.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,481.64 : 87,702.60 = 19,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,481.64/87,702.60 = 19,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,481.64x = 87,702.60 × 19,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,481.64x = 1,668,892,775.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,892,775.40/58,481.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,537.04

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