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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,197.48, 87,296.28 and 16,644.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,197.48, 87,296.28 and 16,644.48 is: 24,966.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,197.48 : 87,296.28 = 16,644.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,197.48/87,296.28 = 16,644.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,197.48x = 87,296.28 × 16,644.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,197.48x = 1,453,001,186.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,001,186.53/58,197.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,966.74

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