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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,416.62, 87,624.96 and 16,295

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,416.62, 87,624.96 and 16,295 is: 24,442.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,416.62 : 87,624.96 = 16,295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,416.62/87,624.96 = 16,295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,416.62x = 87,624.96 × 16,295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,416.62x = 1,427,848,723.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,848,723.20/58,416.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,442.51

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