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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,158, 87,166.56 and 26,524.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,158, 87,166.56 and 26,524.71 is: 39,754.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,158 : 87,166.56 = 26,524.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,158/87,166.56 = 26,524.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,158x = 87,166.56 × 26,524.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,158x = 2,312,067,725.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,312,067,725.70/58,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,754.94

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