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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,971.20, 81,374.90 and 35,094.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,971.20, 81,374.90 and 35,094.02 is: 48,426.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,971.20 : 81,374.90 = 35,094.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,971.20/81,374.90 = 35,094.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,971.20x = 81,374.90 × 35,094.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,971.20x = 2,855,772,368.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,855,772,368.10/58,971.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,426.56

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