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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,213.74, 87,247.59 and 24,894.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,213.74, 87,247.59 and 24,894.69 is: 37,310.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,213.74 : 87,247.59 = 24,894.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,213.74/87,247.59 = 24,894.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,213.74x = 87,247.59 × 24,894.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,213.74x = 2,172,001,706.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,001,706.30/58,213.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,310.81

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