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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,256.81, 87,197.27 and 30,138.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,256.81, 87,197.27 and 30,138.14 is: 45,109.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,256.81 : 87,197.27 = 30,138.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,256.81/87,197.27 = 30,138.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,256.81x = 87,197.27 × 30,138.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,256.81x = 2,627,963,598.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,963,598.18/58,256.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,109.98

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