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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,811.64, 81,159.08 and 31,954.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,811.64, 81,159.08 and 31,954.56 is: 44,096.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,811.64 : 81,159.08 = 31,954.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,811.64/81,159.08 = 31,954.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,811.64x = 81,159.08 × 31,954.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,811.64x = 2,593,402,691.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,402,691.40/58,811.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,096.76

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