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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,443.39, 87,646.46 and 18,990.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,443.39, 87,646.46 and 18,990.99 is: 28,480.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,443.39 : 87,646.46 = 18,990.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,443.39/87,646.46 = 18,990.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,443.39x = 87,646.46 × 18,990.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,443.39x = 1,664,492,950.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,492,950.44/58,443.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,480.43

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