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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,734.74, 81,017.08 and 34,844.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,734.74, 81,017.08 and 34,844.50 is: 48,063.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,734.74 : 81,017.08 = 34,844.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,734.74/81,017.08 = 34,844.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,734.74x = 81,017.08 × 34,844.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,734.74x = 2,822,999,469.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,822,999,469.84/58,734.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,063.54

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