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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,827.44, 81,182.04 and 34,955.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,827.44, 81,182.04 and 34,955.12 is: 48,238.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,827.44 : 81,182.04 = 34,955.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,827.44/81,182.04 = 34,955.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,827.44x = 81,182.04 × 34,955.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,827.44x = 2,837,727,950.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,837,727,950.04/58,827.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,238.17

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