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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,042.64, 80,064.91 and 36,498.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,042.64, 80,064.91 and 36,498.30 is: 50,346.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,042.64 : 80,064.91 = 36,498.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,042.64/80,064.91 = 36,498.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,042.64x = 80,064.91 × 36,498.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,042.64x = 2,922,232,850.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922,232,850.03/58,042.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,346.31

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