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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,976.10, 81,374.31 and 35,098.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,976.10, 81,374.31 and 35,098.11 is: 48,427.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,976.10 : 81,374.31 = 35,098.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,976.10/81,374.31 = 35,098.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,976.10x = 81,374.31 × 35,098.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,976.10x = 2,856,084,483.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,856,084,483.55/58,976.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,427.83

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