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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,035.51, 87,059.54 and 24,759.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,035.51, 87,059.54 and 24,759.09 is: 37,141.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,035.51 : 87,059.54 = 24,759.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,035.51/87,059.54 = 24,759.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,035.51x = 87,059.54 × 24,759.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,035.51x = 2,155,514,986.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,514,986.22/58,035.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,141.31

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