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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,274.61, 87,411.91 and 38,548.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,274.61, 87,411.91 and 38,548.55 is: 57,822.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,274.61 : 87,411.91 = 38,548.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,274.61/87,411.91 = 38,548.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,274.61x = 87,411.91 × 38,548.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,274.61x = 3,369,602,068.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,369,602,068.33/58,274.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,822.82

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