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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,498.67, 87,747.93 and 19,055.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,498.67, 87,747.93 and 19,055.72 is: 28,583.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,498.67 : 87,747.93 = 19,055.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,498.67/87,747.93 = 19,055.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,498.67x = 87,747.93 × 19,055.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,498.67x = 1,672,099,545.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,099,545.92/58,498.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,583.55

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