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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,920.59, 81,320.96 and 37,699.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,920.59, 81,320.96 and 37,699.13 is: 52,031.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,920.59 : 81,320.96 = 37,699.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,920.59/81,320.96 = 37,699.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,920.59x = 81,320.96 × 37,699.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,920.59x = 3,065,729,442.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,065,729,442.76/58,920.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,031.55

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