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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,124, 87,186.82 and 16,571

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,124, 87,186.82 and 16,571 is: 24,856.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,124 : 87,186.82 = 16,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,124/87,186.82 = 16,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,124x = 87,186.82 × 16,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,124x = 1,444,772,794.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,772,794.22/58,124
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,856.73

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