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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,743.28, 81,028.77 and 34,853

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,743.28, 81,028.77 and 34,853 is: 48,075.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,743.28 : 81,028.77 = 34,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,743.28/81,028.77 = 34,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,743.28x = 81,028.77 × 34,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,743.28x = 2,824,095,720.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,824,095,720.81/58,743.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,075.22

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