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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,849.76, 81,212.96 and 31,992.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,849.76, 81,212.96 and 31,992.24 is: 44,149.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,849.76 : 81,212.96 = 31,992.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,849.76/81,212.96 = 31,992.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,849.76x = 81,212.96 × 31,992.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,849.76x = 2,598,184,507.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598,184,507.43/58,849.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,149.45

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