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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,852.20, 88,278.30 and 31,204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,852.20, 88,278.30 and 31,204.20 is: 46,806.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,852.20 : 88,278.30 = 31,204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,852.20/88,278.30 = 31,204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,852.20x = 88,278.30 × 31,204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,852.20x = 2,754,653,728.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,754,653,728.86/58,852.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,806.30

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