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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,138.84, 87,217.08 and 24,859

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,138.84, 87,217.08 and 24,859 is: 37,292.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,138.84 : 87,217.08 = 24,859 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,138.84/87,217.08 = 24,859/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,138.84x = 87,217.08 × 24,859
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,138.84x = 2,168,129,391.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168,129,391.72/58,138.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,292.27

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