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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,926, 81,317.16 and 35,052.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,926, 81,317.16 and 35,052.24 is: 48,371.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,926 : 81,317.16 = 35,052.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,926/81,317.16 = 35,052.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,926x = 81,317.16 × 35,052.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,926x = 2,850,348,608.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,850,348,608.44/58,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,371.66

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