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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,741.24, 85,368.54 and 58,903

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,741.24, 85,368.54 and 58,903 is: 81,444.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,741.24 : 85,368.54 = 58,903 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,741.24/85,368.54 = 58,903/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,741.24x = 85,368.54 × 58,903
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,741.24x = 5,028,463,111.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,028,463,111.62/61,741.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,444.15

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