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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,469.64, 80,687.94 and 31,611.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,469.64, 80,687.94 and 31,611.96 is: 43,624.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,469.64 : 80,687.94 = 31,611.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,469.64/80,687.94 = 31,611.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,469.64x = 80,687.94 × 31,611.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,469.64x = 2,550,703,931.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,550,703,931.76/58,469.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,624.42

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