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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,939.92, 81,332.76 and 35,062.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,939.92, 81,332.76 and 35,062.14 is: 48,383.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,939.92 : 81,332.76 = 35,062.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,939.92/81,332.76 = 35,062.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,939.92x = 81,332.76 × 35,062.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,939.92x = 2,851,700,617.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,851,700,617.71/58,939.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,383.18

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