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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,983.70, 58,011.28 and 33,555.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,983.70, 58,011.28 and 33,555.37 is: 46,365.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,983.70 : 58,011.28 = 33,555.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,983.70/58,011.28 = 33,555.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,983.70x = 58,011.28 × 33,555.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,983.70x = 1,946,589,999.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,946,589,999.05/41,983.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,365.38

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