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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,792.48, 88,188.96 and 14,419.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,792.48, 88,188.96 and 14,419.52 is: 21,629.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,792.48 : 88,188.96 = 14,419.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,792.48/88,188.96 = 14,419.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,792.48x = 88,188.96 × 14,419.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,792.48x = 1,271,642,472.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,642,472.50/58,792.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,629.34

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