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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,745.35, 81,069.96 and 34,872.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,745.35, 81,069.96 and 34,872.12 is: 48,124.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,745.35 : 81,069.96 = 34,872.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,745.35/81,069.96 = 34,872.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,745.35x = 81,069.96 × 34,872.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,745.35x = 2,827,081,504.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,827,081,504.29/58,745.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,124.34

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