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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,621.28, 87,931.96 and 14,247.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,621.28, 87,931.96 and 14,247.74 is: 21,371.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,621.28 : 87,931.96 = 14,247.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,621.28/87,931.96 = 14,247.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,621.28x = 87,931.96 × 14,247.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,621.28x = 1,252,831,887.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,831,887.98/58,621.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,371.62

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