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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,947.84, 81,335.40 and 35,069.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,947.84, 81,335.40 and 35,069.85 is: 48,388.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,947.84 : 81,335.40 = 35,069.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,947.84/81,335.40 = 35,069.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,947.84x = 81,335.40 × 35,069.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,947.84x = 2,852,420,277.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,852,420,277.69/58,947.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,388.89

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