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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,910.69, 81,270.33 and 39,784.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,910.69, 81,270.33 and 39,784.25 is: 54,884.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,910.69 : 81,270.33 = 39,784.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,910.69/81,270.33 = 39,784.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,910.69x = 81,270.33 × 39,784.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,910.69x = 3,233,279,126.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,233,279,126.30/58,910.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,884.42

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