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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,812.62, 81,156.57 and 34,945.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,812.62, 81,156.57 and 34,945.34 is: 48,221.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,812.62 : 81,156.57 = 34,945.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,812.62/81,156.57 = 34,945.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,812.62x = 81,156.57 × 34,945.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,812.62x = 2,836,043,931.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,836,043,931.88/58,812.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,221.69

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