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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,607.42, 87,909.90 and 14,234.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,607.42, 87,909.90 and 14,234.39 is: 21,351.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,607.42 : 87,909.90 = 14,234.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,607.42/87,909.90 = 14,234.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,607.42x = 87,909.90 × 14,234.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,607.42x = 1,251,343,801.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,343,801.46/58,607.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,351.29

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