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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,382.74, 87,602.64 and 36,190.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,382.74, 87,602.64 and 36,190.18 is: 54,302.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,382.74 : 87,602.64 = 36,190.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,382.74/87,602.64 = 36,190.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,382.74x = 87,602.64 × 36,190.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,382.74x = 3,170,355,310.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170,355,310.08/58,382.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,302.96

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