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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,729.80, 81,031.78 and 34,861.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,729.80, 81,031.78 and 34,861.80 is: 48,100.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,729.80 : 81,031.78 = 34,861.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,729.80/81,031.78 = 34,861.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,729.80x = 81,031.78 × 34,861.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,729.80x = 2,824,913,708.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,824,913,708.00/58,729.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,100.18

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