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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,146.68, 87,263.82 and 39,382.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,146.68, 87,263.82 and 39,382.22 is: 59,102.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,146.68 : 87,263.82 = 39,382.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,146.68/87,263.82 = 39,382.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,146.68x = 87,263.82 × 39,382.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,146.68x = 3,436,642,520.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,436,642,520.96/58,146.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,102.99

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