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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,849.45, 81,213.82 and 31,993.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,849.45, 81,213.82 and 31,993.76 is: 44,152.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,849.45 : 81,213.82 = 31,993.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,849.45/81,213.82 = 31,993.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,849.45x = 81,213.82 × 31,993.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,849.45x = 2,598,335,465.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598,335,465.76/58,849.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,152.25

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