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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,831.97, 81,199.93 and 34,954.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,831.97, 81,199.93 and 34,954.05 is: 48,243.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,831.97 : 81,199.93 = 34,954.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,831.97/81,199.93 = 34,954.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,831.97x = 81,199.93 × 34,954.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,831.97x = 2,838,266,413.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,838,266,413.22/58,831.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,243.61

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