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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,076.24, 87,079.50 and 20,113

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,076.24, 87,079.50 and 20,113 is: 30,157.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,076.24 : 87,079.50 = 20,113 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,076.24/87,079.50 = 20,113/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,076.24x = 87,079.50 × 20,113
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,076.24x = 1,751,429,983.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,429,983.50/58,076.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,157.43

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