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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,180.63, 87,270.95 and 38,455.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,180.63, 87,270.95 and 38,455.11 is: 57,682.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,180.63 : 87,270.95 = 38,455.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,180.63/87,270.95 = 38,455.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,180.63x = 87,270.95 × 38,455.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,180.63x = 3,356,013,982.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,356,013,982.05/58,180.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,682.67

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