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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,056.64, 87,095.04 and 21,112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,056.64, 87,095.04 and 21,112 is: 31,671.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,056.64 : 87,095.04 = 21,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,056.64/87,095.04 = 21,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,056.64x = 87,095.04 × 21,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,056.64x = 1,838,750,484.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,750,484.48/58,056.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,671.67

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