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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,341.09, 87,558.35 and 30,269.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,341.09, 87,558.35 and 30,269.19 is: 45,428.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,341.09 : 87,558.35 = 30,269.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,341.09/87,558.35 = 30,269.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,341.09x = 87,558.35 × 30,269.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,341.09x = 2,650,320,180.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650,320,180.89/58,341.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,428.02

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