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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,034.68, 86,970.62 and 24,709.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,034.68, 86,970.62 and 24,709.64 is: 37,029.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,034.68 : 86,970.62 = 24,709.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,034.68/86,970.62 = 24,709.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,034.68x = 86,970.62 × 24,709.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,034.68x = 2,149,012,710.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149,012,710.78/58,034.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,029.80

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