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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,720.84, 81,004.62 and 37,174.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,720.84, 81,004.62 and 37,174.04 is: 51,281.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,720.84 : 81,004.62 = 37,174.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,720.84/81,004.62 = 37,174.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,720.84x = 81,004.62 × 37,174.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,720.84x = 3,011,268,984.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,011,268,984.06/58,720.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,281.10

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