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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,989.19, 86,991.35 and 16,437.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,989.19, 86,991.35 and 16,437.27 is: 24,658.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,989.19 : 86,991.35 = 16,437.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,989.19/86,991.35 = 16,437.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,989.19x = 86,991.35 × 16,437.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,989.19x = 1,429,900,225.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,900,225.43/57,989.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,658.05

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