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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,886.71, 81,236.85 and 34,999.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,886.71, 81,236.85 and 34,999.81 is: 48,283.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,886.71 : 81,236.85 = 34,999.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,886.71/81,236.85 = 34,999.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,886.71x = 81,236.85 × 34,999.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,886.71x = 2,843,274,315.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,843,274,315.00/58,886.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,283.80

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