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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,901.18, 81,279.45 and 35,023.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,901.18, 81,279.45 and 35,023.39 is: 48,329.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,901.18 : 81,279.45 = 35,023.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,901.18/81,279.45 = 35,023.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,901.18x = 81,279.45 × 35,023.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,901.18x = 2,846,681,673.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,846,681,673.14/58,901.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,329.79

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