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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,966.20, 81,368.01 and 35,089.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,966.20, 81,368.01 and 35,089.02 is: 48,419.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,966.20 : 81,368.01 = 35,089.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,966.20/81,368.01 = 35,089.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,966.20x = 81,368.01 × 35,089.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,966.20x = 2,855,123,730.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,855,123,730.25/58,966.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,419.67

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