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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,991.52, 58,003.68 and 31,362.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,991.52, 58,003.68 and 31,362.72 is: 43,321.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,991.52 : 58,003.68 = 31,362.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,991.52/58,003.68 = 31,362.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,991.52x = 58,003.68 × 31,362.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,991.52x = 1,819,153,174.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819,153,174.81/41,991.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,321.92

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