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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,738.25, 81,021.90 and 34,848

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,738.25, 81,021.90 and 34,848 is: 48,068.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,738.25 : 81,021.90 = 34,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,738.25/81,021.90 = 34,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,738.25x = 81,021.90 × 34,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,738.25x = 2,823,451,171.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,823,451,171.20/58,738.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,068.36

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