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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,060.24, 86,942.64 and 38,278.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,060.24, 86,942.64 and 38,278.78 is: 57,320.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,060.24 : 86,942.64 = 38,278.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,060.24/86,942.64 = 38,278.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,060.24x = 86,942.64 × 38,278.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,060.24x = 3,328,058,189.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,328,058,189.18/58,060.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,320.78

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