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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,835.97, 81,205.46 and 34,958.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,835.97, 81,205.46 and 34,958.06 is: 48,249.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,835.97 : 81,205.46 = 34,958.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,835.97/81,205.46 = 34,958.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,835.97x = 81,205.46 × 34,958.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,835.97x = 2,838,784,762.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,838,784,762.19/58,835.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,249.14

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