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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,853.46, 81,190.96 and 34,966.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,853.46, 81,190.96 and 34,966.56 is: 48,237.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,853.46 : 81,190.96 = 34,966.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,853.46/81,190.96 = 34,966.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,853.46x = 81,190.96 × 34,966.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,853.46x = 2,838,968,574.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,838,968,574.30/58,853.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,237.92

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