Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,178.67, 87,212.34 and 18,708
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 58,178.67, 87,212.34 and 18,708 is: 28,044.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,178.67 : 87,212.34 = 18,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,178.67/87,212.34 = 18,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,178.67x = 87,212.34 × 18,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,178.67x = 1,631,568,456.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,631,568,456.72/58,178.67 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,044.10
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