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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,971.36, 81,374.04 and 35,094.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,971.36, 81,374.04 and 35,094.72 is: 48,426.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,971.36 : 81,374.04 = 35,094.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,971.36/81,374.04 = 35,094.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,971.36x = 81,374.04 × 35,094.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,971.36x = 2,855,799,149.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,855,799,149.07/58,971.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,426.88

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