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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,727.25, 81,016.70 and 34,840.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,727.25, 81,016.70 and 34,840.35 is: 48,063.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,727.25 : 81,016.70 = 34,840.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,727.25/81,016.70 = 34,840.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,727.25x = 81,016.70 × 34,840.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,727.25x = 2,822,650,009.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,822,650,009.64/58,727.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,063.72

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