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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,673.41, 87,974.97 and 18,675.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,673.41, 87,974.97 and 18,675.12 is: 28,001.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,673.41 : 87,974.97 = 18,675.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,673.41/87,974.97 = 18,675.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,673.41x = 87,974.97 × 18,675.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,673.41x = 1,642,942,925.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,942,925.15/58,673.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,001.49

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