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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,661.63, 88,008.85 and 19,246.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,661.63, 88,008.85 and 19,246.42 is: 28,875.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,661.63 : 88,008.85 = 19,246.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,661.63/88,008.85 = 19,246.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,661.63x = 88,008.85 × 19,246.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,661.63x = 1,693,855,316.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,855,316.62/58,661.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,875.01

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