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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,032.51, 80,055.38 and 37,901.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,032.51, 80,055.38 and 37,901.17 is: 52,284.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,032.51 : 80,055.38 = 37,901.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,032.51/80,055.38 = 37,901.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,032.51x = 80,055.38 × 37,901.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,032.51x = 3,034,192,761.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034,192,761.62/58,032.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,284.37

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