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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,771, 88,156.50 and 14,995

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,771, 88,156.50 and 14,995 is: 22,492.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,771 : 88,156.50 = 14,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,771/88,156.50 = 14,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,771x = 88,156.50 × 14,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,771x = 1,321,906,717.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,906,717.50/58,771
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,492.50

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