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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,451.49, 87,684.99 and 18,995.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,451.49, 87,684.99 and 18,995.28 is: 28,495.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,451.49 : 87,684.99 = 18,995.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,451.49/87,684.99 = 18,995.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,451.49x = 87,684.99 × 18,995.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,451.49x = 1,665,600,936.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,600,936.85/58,451.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,495.44

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