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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,180.46, 80,284.91 and 32,685.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,180.46, 80,284.91 and 32,685.53 is: 45,103.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,180.46 : 80,284.91 = 32,685.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,180.46/80,284.91 = 32,685.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,180.46x = 80,284.91 × 32,685.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,180.46x = 2,624,154,269.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,624,154,269.50/58,180.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,103.71

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