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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,945.15, 81,331.70 and 35,067.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,945.15, 81,331.70 and 35,067.16 is: 48,385.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,945.15 : 81,331.70 = 35,067.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,945.15/81,331.70 = 35,067.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,945.15x = 81,331.70 × 35,067.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,945.15x = 2,852,071,663.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,852,071,663.30/58,945.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,385.18

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