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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,661.91, 80,953.97 and 31,804.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,661.91, 80,953.97 and 31,804.49 is: 43,890.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,661.91 : 80,953.97 = 31,804.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,661.91/80,953.97 = 31,804.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,661.91x = 80,953.97 × 31,804.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,661.91x = 2,574,699,337.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574,699,337.66/58,661.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,890.48

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