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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,966.74, 81,362.98 and 34,775.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,966.74, 81,362.98 and 34,775.31 is: 47,983.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,966.74 : 81,362.98 = 34,775.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,966.74/81,362.98 = 34,775.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,966.74x = 81,362.98 × 34,775.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,966.74x = 2,829,422,852.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,829,422,852.02/58,966.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,983.37

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