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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,146.66, 80,223.48 and 33,942.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,146.66, 80,223.48 and 33,942.24 is: 46,829.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,146.66 : 80,223.48 = 33,942.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,146.66/80,223.48 = 33,942.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,146.66x = 80,223.48 × 33,942.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,146.66x = 2,722,964,611.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722,964,611.80/58,146.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,829.25

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