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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,663.74, 81,022.77 and 39,768.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,663.74, 81,022.77 and 39,768.06 is: 54,925.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,663.74 : 81,022.77 = 39,768.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,663.74/81,022.77 = 39,768.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,663.74x = 81,022.77 × 39,768.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,663.74x = 3,222,118,378.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,222,118,378.73/58,663.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,925.21

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