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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,267.54, 87,401.36 and 24,966

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,267.54, 87,401.36 and 24,966 is: 37,449.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,267.54 : 87,401.36 = 24,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,267.54/87,401.36 = 24,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,267.54x = 87,401.36 × 24,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,267.54x = 2,182,062,353.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,182,062,353.76/58,267.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,449.02

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