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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,266.54, 87,399.86 and 24,965

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,266.54, 87,399.86 and 24,965 is: 37,447.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,266.54 : 87,399.86 = 24,965 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,266.54/87,399.86 = 24,965/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,266.54x = 87,399.86 × 24,965
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,266.54x = 2,181,937,504.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,181,937,504.90/58,266.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,447.52

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