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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,156.68, 87,216.66 and 18,705

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,156.68, 87,216.66 and 18,705 is: 28,051.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,156.68 : 87,216.66 = 18,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,156.68/87,216.66 = 18,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,156.68x = 87,216.66 × 18,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,156.68x = 1,631,387,625.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,387,625.30/58,156.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,051.59

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