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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,901.94, 81,257.89 and 35,015.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,901.94, 81,257.89 and 35,015.06 is: 48,304.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,901.94 : 81,257.89 = 35,015.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,901.94/81,257.89 = 35,015.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,901.94x = 81,257.89 × 35,015.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,901.94x = 2,845,249,893.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845,249,893.82/58,901.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,304.86

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