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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,717.58, 81,051.27 and 34,844.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,717.58, 81,051.27 and 34,844.25 is: 48,097.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,717.58 : 81,051.27 = 34,844.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,717.58/81,051.27 = 34,844.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,717.58x = 81,051.27 × 34,844.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,717.58x = 2,824,170,714.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,824,170,714.70/58,717.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,097.53

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