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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,874.36, 81,254.43 and 35,014.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,874.36, 81,254.43 and 35,014.19 is: 48,324.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,874.36 : 81,254.43 = 35,014.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,874.36/81,254.43 = 35,014.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,874.36x = 81,254.43 × 35,014.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,874.36x = 2,845,057,644.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845,057,644.09/58,874.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,324.23

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