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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,624.16, 87,934.95 and 14,251.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,624.16, 87,934.95 and 14,251.14 is: 21,376.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,624.16 : 87,934.95 = 14,251.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,624.16/87,934.95 = 14,251.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,624.16x = 87,934.95 × 14,251.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,624.16x = 1,253,173,283.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,173,283.34/58,624.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,376.40

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