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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,855.08, 81,221.61 and 31,999.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,855.08, 81,221.61 and 31,999.40 is: 44,160.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,855.08 : 81,221.61 = 31,999.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,855.08/81,221.61 = 31,999.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,855.08x = 81,221.61 × 31,999.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,855.08x = 2,599,042,380.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,042,380.93/58,855.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,160.03

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