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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,223.62, 87,335.97 and 16,670.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,223.62, 87,335.97 and 16,670.62 is: 25,006.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,223.62 : 87,335.97 = 16,670.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,223.62/87,335.97 = 16,670.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,223.62x = 87,335.97 × 16,670.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,223.62x = 1,455,944,768.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,944,768.20/58,223.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,006.08

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