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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,068.59, 87,102.68 and 15,948.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,068.59, 87,102.68 and 15,948.70 is: 23,922.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,068.59 : 87,102.68 = 15,948.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,068.59/87,102.68 = 15,948.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,068.59x = 87,102.68 × 15,948.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,068.59x = 1,389,174,215.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,174,215.02/58,068.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,922.99

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