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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,294, 87,441.78 and 18,311.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,294, 87,441.78 and 18,311.68 is: 27,467.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,294 : 87,441.78 = 18,311.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,294/87,441.78 = 18,311.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,294x = 87,441.78 × 18,311.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,294x = 1,601,205,893.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,205,893.99/58,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,467.77

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