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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,885.38, 81,257.99 and 35,013.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,885.38, 81,257.99 and 35,013.87 is: 48,316.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,885.38 : 81,257.99 = 35,013.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,885.38/81,257.99 = 35,013.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,885.38x = 81,257.99 × 35,013.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,885.38x = 2,845,156,523.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845,156,523.25/58,885.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,316.86

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