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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,003.68, 86,991.92 and 32,714.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,003.68, 86,991.92 and 32,714.14 is: 49,063.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,003.68 : 86,991.92 = 32,714.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,003.68/86,991.92 = 32,714.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,003.68x = 86,991.92 × 32,714.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,003.68x = 2,845,865,849.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845,865,849.75/58,003.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,063.54

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