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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,473.56, 87,709.57 and 14,099.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,473.56, 87,709.57 and 14,099.96 is: 21,149.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,473.56 : 87,709.57 = 14,099.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,473.56/87,709.57 = 14,099.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,473.56x = 87,709.57 × 14,099.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,473.56x = 1,236,701,428.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,701,428.62/58,473.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,149.75

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