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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,332.39, 87,427.49 and 30,236.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,332.39, 87,427.49 and 30,236.96 is: 45,318.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,332.39 : 87,427.49 = 30,236.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,332.39/87,427.49 = 30,236.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,332.39x = 87,427.49 × 30,236.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,332.39x = 2,643,541,585.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,541,585.41/58,332.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,318.59

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