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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,879.46, 81,274.52 and 35,006.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,879.46, 81,274.52 and 35,006.02 is: 48,320.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,879.46 : 81,274.52 = 35,006.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,879.46/81,274.52 = 35,006.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,879.46x = 81,274.52 × 35,006.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,879.46x = 2,845,097,356.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845,097,356.94/58,879.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,320.71

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