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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,226.58, 87,323.94 and 16,096.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,226.58, 87,323.94 and 16,096.59 is: 24,140.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,226.58 : 87,323.94 = 16,096.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,226.58/87,323.94 = 16,096.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,226.58x = 87,323.94 × 16,096.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,226.58x = 1,405,617,659.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,617,659.36/58,226.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,140.48

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