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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,433.67, 87,630.66 and 18,981

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,433.67, 87,630.66 and 18,981 is: 28,465.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,433.67 : 87,630.66 = 18,981 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,433.67/87,630.66 = 18,981/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,433.67x = 87,630.66 × 18,981
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,433.67x = 1,663,317,557.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,317,557.46/58,433.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,465.05

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