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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,160.89, 80,252.59 and 36,354.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,160.89, 80,252.59 and 36,354.59 is: 50,163.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,160.89 : 80,252.59 = 36,354.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,160.89/80,252.59 = 36,354.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,160.89x = 80,252.59 × 36,354.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,160.89x = 2,917,549,422.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,917,549,422.85/58,160.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,163.42

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