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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,033.13, 87,049.72 and 38,307.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,033.13, 87,049.72 and 38,307.08 is: 57,460.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,033.13 : 87,049.72 = 38,307.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,033.13/87,049.72 = 38,307.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,033.13x = 87,049.72 × 38,307.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,033.13x = 3,334,620,152.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,334,620,152.77/58,033.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,460.63

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