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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,160.84, 87,239.40 and 24,444.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,160.84, 87,239.40 and 24,444.72 is: 36,666.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,160.84 : 87,239.40 = 24,444.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,160.84/87,239.40 = 24,444.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,160.84x = 87,239.40 × 24,444.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,160.84x = 2,132,542,705.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132,542,705.97/58,160.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,666.30

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