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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,269.52, 87,404.36 and 24,968

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,269.52, 87,404.36 and 24,968 is: 37,452.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,269.52 : 87,404.36 = 24,968 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,269.52/87,404.36 = 24,968/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,269.52x = 87,404.36 × 24,968
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,269.52x = 2,182,312,060.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,182,312,060.48/58,269.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,452.03

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