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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,968.62, 79,985.13 and 35,292.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,968.62, 79,985.13 and 35,292.49 is: 48,696.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,968.62 : 79,985.13 = 35,292.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,968.62/79,985.13 = 35,292.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,968.62x = 79,985.13 × 35,292.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,968.62x = 2,822,874,400.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,822,874,400.67/57,968.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,696.59

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