Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,767, 88,150.50 and 14,991
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 58,767, 88,150.50 and 14,991 is: 22,486.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,767 : 88,150.50 = 14,991 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,767/88,150.50 = 14,991/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,767x = 88,150.50 × 14,991 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,767x = 1,321,464,145.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,321,464,145.50/58,767 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,486.50
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