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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,119, 87,178.50 and 14,343

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,119, 87,178.50 and 14,343 is: 21,514.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,119 : 87,178.50 = 14,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,119/87,178.50 = 14,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,119x = 87,178.50 × 14,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,119x = 1,250,401,225.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,401,225.50/58,119
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,514.50

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