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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,270, 87,277 and 48,160.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,270, 87,277 and 48,160.32 is: 72,134.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,270 : 87,277 = 48,160.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,270/87,277 = 48,160.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,270x = 87,277 × 48,160.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,270x = 4,203,288,248.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,203,288,248.64/58,270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,134.69

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