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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,159.18, 87,240.98 and 18,181.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,159.18, 87,240.98 and 18,181.84 is: 27,273.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,159.18 : 87,240.98 = 18,181.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,159.18/87,240.98 = 18,181.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,159.18x = 87,240.98 × 18,181.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,159.18x = 1,586,201,539.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,201,539.80/58,159.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,273.45

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