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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,469.44, 87,708.72 and 21,034.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,469.44, 87,708.72 and 21,034.38 is: 31,553.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,469.44 : 87,708.72 = 21,034.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,469.44/87,708.72 = 21,034.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,469.44x = 87,708.72 × 21,034.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,469.44x = 1,844,898,545.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,844,898,545.79/58,469.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,553.21

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