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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,908.42, 81,266.76 and 35,021.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,908.42, 81,266.76 and 35,021.52 is: 48,313.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,908.42 : 81,266.76 = 35,021.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,908.42/81,266.76 = 35,021.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,908.42x = 81,266.76 × 35,021.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,908.42x = 2,846,085,460.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,846,085,460.68/58,908.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,313.73

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