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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,901.73, 81,278.31 and 35,023.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,901.73, 81,278.31 and 35,023.79 is: 48,329.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,901.73 : 81,278.31 = 35,023.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,901.73/81,278.31 = 35,023.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,901.73x = 81,278.31 × 35,023.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,901.73x = 2,846,673,879.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,846,673,879.48/58,901.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,329.21

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