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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,211.22, 87,233.40 and 33,199.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,211.22, 87,233.40 and 33,199.50 is: 49,751.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,211.22 : 87,233.40 = 33,199.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,211.22/87,233.40 = 33,199.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,211.22x = 87,233.40 × 33,199.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,211.22x = 2,896,105,263.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,896,105,263.30/58,211.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,751.67

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