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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,159.98, 87,225.53 and 16,038

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,159.98, 87,225.53 and 16,038 is: 24,053.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,159.98 : 87,225.53 = 16,038 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,159.98/87,225.53 = 16,038/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,159.98x = 87,225.53 × 16,038
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,159.98x = 1,398,922,969.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,922,969.95/58,159.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,053.02

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