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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,637.66, 87,956.51 and 14,264.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,637.66, 87,956.51 and 14,264.14 is: 21,396.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,637.66 : 87,956.51 = 14,264.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,637.66/87,956.51 = 14,264.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,637.66x = 87,956.51 × 14,264.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,637.66x = 1,254,623,734.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,623,734.83/58,637.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,396.21

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