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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,031.13, 87,052.97 and 24,754.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,031.13, 87,052.97 and 24,754.71 is: 37,134.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,031.13 : 87,052.97 = 24,754.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,031.13/87,052.97 = 24,754.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,031.13x = 87,052.97 × 24,754.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,031.13x = 2,154,971,088.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,154,971,088.88/58,031.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,134.74

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