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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,833.50, 89,750.25 and 16,057.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,833.50, 89,750.25 and 16,057.50 is: 24,086.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,833.50 : 89,750.25 = 16,057.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,833.50/89,750.25 = 16,057.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,833.50x = 89,750.25 × 16,057.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,833.50x = 1,441,164,639.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,164,639.38/59,833.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,086.25

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