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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,855.92, 79,818.35 and 36,333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,855.92, 79,818.35 and 36,333 is: 50,125.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,855.92 : 79,818.35 = 36,333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,855.92/79,818.35 = 36,333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,855.92x = 79,818.35 × 36,333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,855.92x = 2,900,039,928.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,900,039,928.89/57,855.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,125.21

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