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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,635.16, 87,951.52 and 14,262.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,635.16, 87,951.52 and 14,262.16 is: 21,392.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,635.16 : 87,951.52 = 14,262.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,635.16/87,951.52 = 14,262.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,635.16x = 87,951.52 × 14,262.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,635.16x = 1,254,378,650.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,378,650.48/58,635.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,392.94

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