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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,977.57, 80,007.38 and 33,783.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,977.57, 80,007.38 and 33,783.89 is: 46,620.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,977.57 : 80,007.38 = 33,783.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,977.57/80,007.38 = 33,783.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,977.57x = 80,007.38 × 33,783.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,977.57x = 2,702,960,225.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,960,225.37/57,977.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,620.79

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