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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,097.24, 86,981.66 and 36,985

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,097.24, 86,981.66 and 36,985 is: 55,372.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,097.24 : 86,981.66 = 36,985 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,097.24/86,981.66 = 36,985/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,097.24x = 86,981.66 × 36,985
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,097.24x = 3,217,016,695.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,217,016,695.10/58,097.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,372.97

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