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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,259.46, 87,328.62 and 39,541.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,259.46, 87,328.62 and 39,541.02 is: 59,270.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,259.46 : 87,328.62 = 39,541.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,259.46/87,328.62 = 39,541.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,259.46x = 87,328.62 × 39,541.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,259.46x = 3,453,062,709.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,453,062,709.99/58,259.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,270.42

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