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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,166.91, 80,268.22 and 35,543.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,166.91, 80,268.22 and 35,543.76 is: 49,049.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,166.91 : 80,268.22 = 35,543.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,166.91/80,268.22 = 35,543.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,166.91x = 80,268.22 × 35,543.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,166.91x = 2,853,034,342.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,853,034,342.31/58,166.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,049.10

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