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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,268.54, 87,402.86 and 24,967

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,268.54, 87,402.86 and 24,967 is: 37,450.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,268.54 : 87,402.86 = 24,967 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,268.54/87,402.86 = 24,967/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,268.54x = 87,402.86 × 24,967
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,268.54x = 2,182,187,205.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,182,187,205.62/58,268.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,450.52

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