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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,066.36, 87,113.94 and 16,513

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,066.36, 87,113.94 and 16,513 is: 24,773.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,066.36 : 87,113.94 = 16,513 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,066.36/87,113.94 = 16,513/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,066.36x = 87,113.94 × 16,513
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,066.36x = 1,438,512,491.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,512,491.22/58,066.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,773.60

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