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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,666.74, 81,026.92 and 39,771.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,666.74, 81,026.92 and 39,771.06 is: 54,929.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,666.74 : 81,026.92 = 39,771.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,666.74/81,026.92 = 39,771.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,666.74x = 81,026.92 × 39,771.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,666.74x = 3,222,526,496.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,222,526,496.94/58,666.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,929.36

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