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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,910.08, 81,267.30 and 35,019.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,910.08, 81,267.30 and 35,019.82 is: 48,310.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,910.08 : 81,267.30 = 35,019.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,910.08/81,267.30 = 35,019.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,910.08x = 81,267.30 × 35,019.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,910.08x = 2,845,966,217.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845,966,217.89/58,910.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,310.34

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