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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,864.61, 81,199.91 and 34,998.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,864.61, 81,199.91 and 34,998.98 is: 48,278.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,864.61 : 81,199.91 = 34,998.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,864.61/81,199.91 = 34,998.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,864.61x = 81,199.91 × 34,998.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,864.61x = 2,841,913,445.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,841,913,445.10/58,864.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,278.82

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