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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,035.27, 87,052.93 and 38,309.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,035.27, 87,052.93 and 38,309.21 is: 57,463.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,035.27 : 87,052.93 = 38,309.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,035.27/87,052.93 = 38,309.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,035.27x = 87,052.93 × 38,309.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,035.27x = 3,334,928,976.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,334,928,976.49/58,035.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,463.83

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