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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,629, 87,943.50 and 14,853

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,629, 87,943.50 and 14,853 is: 22,279.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,629 : 87,943.50 = 14,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,629/87,943.50 = 14,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,629x = 87,943.50 × 14,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,629x = 1,306,224,805.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,224,805.50/58,629
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,279.50

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