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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,160.89, 80,281.70 and 37,770.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,160.89, 80,281.70 and 37,770.76 is: 52,136.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,160.89 : 80,281.70 = 37,770.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,160.89/80,281.70 = 37,770.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,160.89x = 80,281.70 × 37,770.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,160.89x = 3,032,300,823.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,300,823.09/58,160.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,136.42

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