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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,161.58, 80,263.70 and 34,286.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,161.58, 80,263.70 and 34,286.82 is: 47,316.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,161.58 : 80,263.70 = 34,286.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,161.58/80,263.70 = 34,286.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,161.58x = 80,263.70 × 34,286.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,161.58x = 2,751,987,034.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,751,987,034.43/58,161.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,316.24

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