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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,843, 88,264.50 and 15,067

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,843, 88,264.50 and 15,067 is: 22,600.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,843 : 88,264.50 = 15,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,843/88,264.50 = 15,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,843x = 88,264.50 × 15,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,843x = 1,329,881,221.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,881,221.50/58,843
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,600.50

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