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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,708.62, 81,015.66 and 31,850.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,708.62, 81,015.66 and 31,850.19 is: 43,952.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,708.62 : 81,015.66 = 31,850.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,708.62/81,015.66 = 31,850.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,708.62x = 81,015.66 × 31,850.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,708.62x = 2,580,364,163.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,364,163.98/58,708.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,952.05

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