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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,975.66, 88,421.78 and 18,982.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,975.66, 88,421.78 and 18,982.26 is: 28,459.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,975.66 : 88,421.78 = 18,982.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,975.66/88,421.78 = 18,982.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,975.66x = 88,421.78 × 18,982.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,975.66x = 1,678,445,217.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,445,217.62/58,975.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,459.96

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