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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,312.10, 87,266.55 and 34,955.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,312.10, 87,266.55 and 34,955.30 is: 52,312.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,312.10 : 87,266.55 = 34,955.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,312.10/87,266.55 = 34,955.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,312.10x = 87,266.55 × 34,955.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,312.10x = 3,050,428,435.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,050,428,435.22/58,312.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,312.10

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