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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,027.32, 86,924.34 and 30,267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,027.32, 86,924.34 and 30,267 is: 45,339.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,027.32 : 86,924.34 = 30,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,027.32/86,924.34 = 30,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,027.32x = 86,924.34 × 30,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,027.32x = 2,630,938,998.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,630,938,998.78/58,027.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,339.66

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