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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,001.67, 86,921.10 and 24,676.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,001.67, 86,921.10 and 24,676.65 is: 36,980.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,001.67 : 86,921.10 = 24,676.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,001.67/86,921.10 = 24,676.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,001.67x = 86,921.10 × 24,676.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,001.67x = 2,144,921,562.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,144,921,562.32/58,001.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,980.34

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