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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,343.76, 87,448.32 and 25,014.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,343.76, 87,448.32 and 25,014.24 is: 37,492.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,343.76 : 87,448.32 = 25,014.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,343.76/87,448.32 = 25,014.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,343.76x = 87,448.32 × 25,014.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,343.76x = 2,187,453,264.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,187,453,264.08/58,343.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,492.50

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