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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,338.09, 87,553.85 and 30,266.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,338.09, 87,553.85 and 30,266.19 is: 45,423.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,338.09 : 87,553.85 = 30,266.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,338.09/87,553.85 = 30,266.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,338.09x = 87,553.85 × 30,266.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,338.09x = 2,649,921,308.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,649,921,308.00/58,338.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,423.52

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