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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,621.72, 87,931.81 and 14,248.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,621.72, 87,931.81 and 14,248.34 is: 21,372.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,621.72 : 87,931.81 = 14,248.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,621.72/87,931.81 = 14,248.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,621.72x = 87,931.81 × 14,248.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,621.72x = 1,252,882,254.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,882,254.45/58,621.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,372.32

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