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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,670.19, 87,996.36 and 19,226.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,670.19, 87,996.36 and 19,226.43 is: 28,836.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,670.19 : 87,996.36 = 19,226.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,670.19/87,996.36 = 19,226.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,670.19x = 87,996.36 × 19,226.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,670.19x = 1,691,855,855.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,855,855.79/58,670.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,836.72

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