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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,210.58, 87,242.81 and 24,891.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,210.58, 87,242.81 and 24,891.47 is: 37,305.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,210.58 : 87,242.81 = 24,891.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,210.58/87,242.81 = 24,891.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,210.58x = 87,242.81 × 24,891.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,210.58x = 2,171,601,413.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,601,413.85/58,210.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,305.96

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