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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,281.97, 87,422.89 and 23,246.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,281.97, 87,422.89 and 23,246.23 is: 34,869.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,281.97 : 87,422.89 = 23,246.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,281.97/87,422.89 = 23,246.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,281.97x = 87,422.89 × 23,246.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,281.97x = 2,032,252,054.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,252,054.86/58,281.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,869.31

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