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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,545.72, 87,802.92 and 16,423.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,545.72, 87,802.92 and 16,423.29 is: 24,630.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,545.72 : 87,802.92 = 16,423.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,545.72/87,802.92 = 16,423.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,545.72x = 87,802.92 × 16,423.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,545.72x = 1,442,012,818.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,012,818.01/58,545.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,630.54

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