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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,663.89, 80,967.33 and 34,803.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,663.89, 80,967.33 and 34,803.72 is: 48,035.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,663.89 : 80,967.33 = 34,803.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,663.89/80,967.33 = 34,803.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,663.89x = 80,967.33 × 34,803.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,663.89x = 2,817,964,282.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,817,964,282.47/58,663.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,035.76

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