Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,725.88, 88,098 and 19,274
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 58,725.88, 88,098 and 19,274 is: 28,914.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,725.88 : 88,098 = 19,274 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,725.88/88,098 = 19,274/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,725.88x = 88,098 × 19,274 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,725.88x = 1,698,000,852 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,698,000,852/58,725.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,914.01
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