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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,063.74, 86,947.88 and 38,282.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,063.74, 86,947.88 and 38,282.28 is: 57,326.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,063.74 : 86,947.88 = 38,282.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,063.74/86,947.88 = 38,282.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,063.74x = 86,947.88 × 38,282.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,063.74x = 3,328,563,087.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,328,563,087.57/58,063.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,326.02

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