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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,220.74, 87,258.08 and 24,901.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,220.74, 87,258.08 and 24,901.70 is: 37,321.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,220.74 : 87,258.08 = 24,901.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,220.74/87,258.08 = 24,901.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,220.74x = 87,258.08 × 24,901.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,220.74x = 2,172,874,530.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,874,530.74/58,220.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,321.31

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