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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,163.79, 87,245.72 and 18,720.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,163.79, 87,245.72 and 18,720.90 is: 28,081.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,163.79 : 87,245.72 = 18,720.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,163.79/87,245.72 = 18,720.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,163.79x = 87,245.72 × 18,720.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,163.79x = 1,633,318,305.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,318,305.94/58,163.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,081.36

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