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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,852.66, 81,223.44 and 34,979.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,852.66, 81,223.44 and 34,979.11 is: 48,275.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,852.66 : 81,223.44 = 34,979.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,852.66/81,223.44 = 34,979.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,852.66x = 81,223.44 × 34,979.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,852.66x = 2,841,123,642.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,841,123,642.34/58,852.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,275.20

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