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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,670.13, 81,031.50 and 39,774.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,670.13, 81,031.50 and 39,774.45 is: 54,933.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,670.13 : 81,031.50 = 39,774.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,670.13/81,031.50 = 39,774.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,670.13x = 81,031.50 × 39,774.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,670.13x = 3,222,983,345.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,222,983,345.18/58,670.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,933.97

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