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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,049.66, 86,991.11 and 24,760.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,049.66, 86,991.11 and 24,760.79 is: 37,105.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,049.66 : 86,991.11 = 24,760.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,049.66/86,991.11 = 24,760.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,049.66x = 86,991.11 × 24,760.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,049.66x = 2,153,968,606.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153,968,606.17/58,049.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,105.62

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