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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,907, 81,291.02 and 35,033.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,907, 81,291.02 and 35,033.16 is: 48,345.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,907 : 81,291.02 = 35,033.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,907/81,291.02 = 35,033.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,907x = 81,291.02 × 35,033.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,907x = 2,847,881,310.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,847,881,310.22/58,907
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,345.38

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