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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,211.46, 80,329.46 and 35,588.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,211.46, 80,329.46 and 35,588.36 is: 49,110.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,211.46 : 80,329.46 = 35,588.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,211.46/80,329.46 = 35,588.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,211.46x = 80,329.46 × 35,588.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,211.46x = 2,858,793,763.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,793,763.97/58,211.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,110.50

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