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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,186.82, 80,297.91 and 33,036.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,186.82, 80,297.91 and 33,036.32 is: 45,590.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,186.82 : 80,297.91 = 33,036.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,186.82/80,297.91 = 33,036.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,186.82x = 80,297.91 × 33,036.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,186.82x = 2,652,747,650.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,652,747,650.84/58,186.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,590.18

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