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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,462.16, 87,732.08 and 21,526.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,462.16, 87,732.08 and 21,526.16 is: 32,303.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,462.16 : 87,732.08 = 21,526.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,462.16/87,732.08 = 21,526.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,462.16x = 87,732.08 × 21,526.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,462.16x = 1,888,534,791.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,888,534,791.21/58,462.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,303.54

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