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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,052.67, 87,078.91 and 38,326.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,052.67, 87,078.91 and 38,326.61 is: 57,489.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,052.67 : 87,078.91 = 38,326.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,052.67/87,078.91 = 38,326.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,052.67x = 87,078.91 × 38,326.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,052.67x = 3,337,439,422.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,337,439,422.80/58,052.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,489.85

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