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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,849.69, 81,186.34 and 39,209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,849.69, 81,186.34 and 39,209.52 is: 54,091.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,849.69 : 81,186.34 = 39,209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,849.69/81,186.34 = 39,209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,849.69x = 81,186.34 × 39,209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,849.69x = 3,183,277,016.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,183,277,016.03/58,849.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,091.66

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