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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,718.61, 81,052.69 and 34,845.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,718.61, 81,052.69 and 34,845.28 is: 48,098.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,718.61 : 81,052.69 = 34,845.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,718.61/81,052.69 = 34,845.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,718.61x = 81,052.69 × 34,845.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,718.61x = 2,824,303,764.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,824,303,764.92/58,718.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,098.96

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