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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,832, 88,250.08 and 18,845.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,832, 88,250.08 and 18,845.79 is: 28,269.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,832 : 88,250.08 = 18,845.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,832/88,250.08 = 18,845.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,832x = 88,250.08 × 18,845.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,832x = 1,663,142,475.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,142,475.16/58,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,269.35

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