Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,059.36, 87,103.44 and 16,506
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 58,059.36, 87,103.44 and 16,506 is: 24,763.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,059.36 : 87,103.44 = 16,506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,059.36/87,103.44 = 16,506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,059.36x = 87,103.44 × 16,506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,059.36x = 1,437,729,380.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,437,729,380.64/58,059.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,763.09
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