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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,189.24, 87,327.33 and 22,656.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,189.24, 87,327.33 and 22,656.16 is: 34,001.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,189.24 : 87,327.33 = 22,656.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,189.24/87,327.33 = 22,656.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,189.24x = 87,327.33 × 22,656.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,189.24x = 1,978,501,960.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978,501,960.85/58,189.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,001.17

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