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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,788.48, 88,182.96 and 14,415.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,788.48, 88,182.96 and 14,415.52 is: 21,623.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,788.48 : 88,182.96 = 14,415.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,788.48/88,182.96 = 14,415.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,788.48x = 88,182.96 × 14,415.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,788.48x = 1,271,203,223.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,203,223.54/58,788.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,623.34

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