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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,256.68, 87,197.06 and 30,138.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,256.68, 87,197.06 and 30,138.03 is: 45,109.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,256.68 : 87,197.06 = 30,138.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,256.68/87,197.06 = 30,138.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,256.68x = 87,197.06 × 30,138.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,256.68x = 2,627,947,610.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,947,610.19/58,256.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,109.81

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