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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,901.97, 81,278.65 and 35,024.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,901.97, 81,278.65 and 35,024.03 is: 48,329.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,901.97 : 81,278.65 = 35,024.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,901.97/81,278.65 = 35,024.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,901.97x = 81,278.65 × 35,024.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,901.97x = 2,846,705,875.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,846,705,875.96/58,901.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,329.55

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