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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,842.49, 81,221.21 and 37,621.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,842.49, 81,221.21 and 37,621.84 is: 51,930.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,842.49 : 81,221.21 = 37,621.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,842.49/81,221.21 = 37,621.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,842.49x = 81,221.21 × 37,621.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,842.49x = 3,055,691,258.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,055,691,258.23/58,842.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,930.01

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