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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,222.55, 87,271.53 and 30,114.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,222.55, 87,271.53 and 30,114.30 is: 45,139.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,222.55 : 87,271.53 = 30,114.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,222.55/87,271.53 = 30,114.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,222.55x = 87,271.53 × 30,114.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,222.55x = 2,628,121,035.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,628,121,035.88/58,222.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,139.23

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