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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,755.76, 81,082.98 and 31,898.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,755.76, 81,082.98 and 31,898.20 is: 44,019.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,755.76 : 81,082.98 = 31,898.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,755.76/81,082.98 = 31,898.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,755.76x = 81,082.98 × 31,898.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,755.76x = 2,586,401,112.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,586,401,112.64/58,755.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,019.53

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