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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,430.76, 87,668.82 and 23,380.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,430.76, 87,668.82 and 23,380.44 is: 35,079.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,430.76 : 87,668.82 = 23,380.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,430.76/87,668.82 = 23,380.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,430.76x = 87,668.82 × 23,380.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,430.76x = 2,049,735,585.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,735,585.88/58,430.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,079.74

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