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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,148.64, 87,248.88 and 21,204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,148.64, 87,248.88 and 21,204 is: 31,815.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,148.64 : 87,248.88 = 21,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,148.64/87,248.88 = 21,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,148.64x = 87,248.88 × 21,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,148.64x = 1,850,025,251.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,025,251.52/58,148.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,815.45

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