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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,154.68, 87,213.66 and 18,703

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,154.68, 87,213.66 and 18,703 is: 28,048.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,154.68 : 87,213.66 = 18,703 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,154.68/87,213.66 = 18,703/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,154.68x = 87,213.66 × 18,703
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,154.68x = 1,631,157,082.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,157,082.98/58,154.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,048.60

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