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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,552.32, 87,828.70 and 14,179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,552.32, 87,828.70 and 14,179 is: 21,268.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,552.32 : 87,828.70 = 14,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,552.32/87,828.70 = 14,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,552.32x = 87,828.70 × 14,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,552.32x = 1,245,323,137.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,323,137.30/58,552.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,268.55

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