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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,741.22, 81,062.95 and 31,883.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,741.22, 81,062.95 and 31,883.72 is: 43,999.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,741.22 : 81,062.95 = 31,883.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,741.22/81,062.95 = 31,883.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,741.22x = 81,062.95 × 31,883.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,741.22x = 2,584,588,523.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,584,588,523.12/58,741.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,999.58

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