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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,409.52, 80,605.04 and 31,552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,409.52, 80,605.04 and 31,552 is: 43,541.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,409.52 : 80,605.04 = 31,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,409.52/80,605.04 = 31,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,409.52x = 80,605.04 × 31,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,409.52x = 2,543,250,222.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,543,250,222.08/58,409.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,541.71

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