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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,971.84, 81,379.26 and 35,093.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,971.84, 81,379.26 and 35,093.04 is: 48,427.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,971.84 : 81,379.26 = 35,093.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,971.84/81,379.26 = 35,093.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,971.84x = 81,379.26 × 35,093.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,971.84x = 2,855,845,626.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,855,845,626.35/58,971.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,427.28

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