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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,162.05, 87,168.96 and 24,873.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,162.05, 87,168.96 and 24,873.48 is: 37,278.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,162.05 : 87,168.96 = 24,873.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,162.05/87,168.96 = 24,873.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,162.05x = 87,168.96 × 24,873.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,162.05x = 2,168,195,383.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168,195,383.18/58,162.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,278.52

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