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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,721.84, 81,006 and 37,175.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,721.84, 81,006 and 37,175.04 is: 51,282.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,721.84 : 81,006 = 37,175.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,721.84/81,006 = 37,175.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,721.84x = 81,006 × 37,175.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,721.84x = 3,011,401,290.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,011,401,290.24/58,721.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,282.47

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