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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,209.13, 87,314.24 and 23,157.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,209.13, 87,314.24 and 23,157.73 is: 34,736.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,209.13 : 87,314.24 = 23,157.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,209.13/87,314.24 = 23,157.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,209.13x = 87,314.24 × 23,157.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,209.13x = 2,021,999,595.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,999,595.08/58,209.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,736.81

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