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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,906.44, 81,279.88 and 35,039

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,906.44, 81,279.88 and 35,039 is: 48,347.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,906.44 : 81,279.88 = 35,039 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,906.44/81,279.88 = 35,039/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,906.44x = 81,279.88 × 35,039
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,906.44x = 2,847,965,715.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,847,965,715.32/58,906.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,347.27

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