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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,217.74, 87,253.59 and 24,898.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,217.74, 87,253.59 and 24,898.69 is: 37,316.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,217.74 : 87,253.59 = 24,898.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,217.74/87,253.59 = 24,898.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,217.74x = 87,253.59 × 24,898.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,217.74x = 2,172,500,088.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,500,088.80/58,217.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,316.81

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