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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,636.56, 87,954.90 and 14,263.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,636.56, 87,954.90 and 14,263.01 is: 21,394.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,636.56 : 87,954.90 = 14,263.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,636.56/87,954.90 = 14,263.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,636.56x = 87,954.90 × 14,263.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,636.56x = 1,254,501,178.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,501,178.47/58,636.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,394.52

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