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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,973.84, 81,382.02 and 35,095.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,973.84, 81,382.02 and 35,095.04 is: 48,430.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,973.84 : 81,382.02 = 35,095.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,973.84/81,382.02 = 35,095.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,973.84x = 81,382.02 × 35,095.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,973.84x = 2,856,105,247.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,856,105,247.18/58,973.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,430.04

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