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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,031.51, 87,053.54 and 24,755.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,031.51, 87,053.54 and 24,755.09 is: 37,135.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,031.51 : 87,053.54 = 24,755.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,031.51/87,053.54 = 24,755.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,031.51x = 87,053.54 × 24,755.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,031.51x = 2,155,017,658.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,017,658.48/58,031.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,135.31

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