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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,043.46, 86,948.52 and 30,283.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,043.46, 86,948.52 and 30,283.14 is: 45,363.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,043.46 : 86,948.52 = 30,283.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,043.46/86,948.52 = 30,283.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,043.46x = 86,948.52 × 30,283.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,043.46x = 2,633,074,203.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,074,203.95/58,043.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,363.84

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