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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,340.67, 80,511.74 and 35,679.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,340.67, 80,511.74 and 35,679.25 is: 49,238.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,340.67 : 80,511.74 = 35,679.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,340.67/80,511.74 = 35,679.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,340.67x = 80,511.74 × 35,679.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,340.67x = 2,872,598,499.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,872,598,499.40/58,340.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,238.35

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