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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,726.96, 81,042.96 and 34,873.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,726.96, 81,042.96 and 34,873.27 is: 48,124.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,726.96 : 81,042.96 = 34,873.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,726.96/81,042.96 = 34,873.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,726.96x = 81,042.96 × 34,873.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,726.96x = 2,826,232,953.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,826,232,953.85/58,726.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,124.97

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