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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,887.93, 81,257.45 and 35,005.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,887.93, 81,257.45 and 35,005.89 is: 48,303.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,887.93 : 81,257.45 = 35,005.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,887.93/81,257.45 = 35,005.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,887.93x = 81,257.45 × 35,005.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,887.93x = 2,844,489,356.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,844,489,356.38/58,887.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,303.44

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