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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,954.32, 81,275.40 and 43,039.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,954.32, 81,275.40 and 43,039.44 is: 59,334.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,954.32 : 81,275.40 = 43,039.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,954.32/81,275.40 = 43,039.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,954.32x = 81,275.40 × 43,039.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,954.32x = 3,498,047,701.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,498,047,701.78/58,954.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,334.88

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