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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,159.94, 80,259.63 and 32,666.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,159.94, 80,259.63 and 32,666.54 is: 45,079.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,159.94 : 80,259.63 = 32,666.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,159.94/80,259.63 = 32,666.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,159.94x = 80,259.63 × 32,666.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,159.94x = 2,621,804,413.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,804,413.78/58,159.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,079.21

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