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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,674.34, 88,018.39 and 18,679.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,674.34, 88,018.39 and 18,679.31 is: 28,021.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,674.34 : 88,018.39 = 18,679.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,674.34/88,018.39 = 18,679.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,674.34x = 88,018.39 × 18,679.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,674.34x = 1,644,122,699.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,122,699.11/58,674.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,021.15

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