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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,033.51, 80,056.76 and 37,902.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,033.51, 80,056.76 and 37,902.17 is: 52,285.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,033.51 : 80,056.76 = 37,902.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,033.51/80,056.76 = 37,902.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,033.51x = 80,056.76 × 37,902.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,033.51x = 3,034,324,927.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034,324,927.17/58,033.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,285.74

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