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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,904.44, 81,277.12 and 35,037

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,904.44, 81,277.12 and 35,037 is: 48,344.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,904.44 : 81,277.12 = 35,037 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,904.44/81,277.12 = 35,037/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,904.44x = 81,277.12 × 35,037
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,904.44x = 2,847,706,453.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,847,706,453.44/58,904.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,344.51

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