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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,639.70, 87,959.52 and 14,266.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,639.70, 87,959.52 and 14,266.46 is: 21,399.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,639.70 : 87,959.52 = 14,266.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,639.70/87,959.52 = 14,266.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,639.70x = 87,959.52 × 14,266.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,639.70x = 1,254,870,533.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,870,533.90/58,639.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,399.68

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