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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,220.76, 80,343.56 and 36,706.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,220.76, 80,343.56 and 36,706.15 is: 50,653.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,220.76 : 80,343.56 = 36,706.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,220.76/80,343.56 = 36,706.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,220.76x = 80,343.56 × 36,706.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,220.76x = 2,949,102,764.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,949,102,764.89/58,220.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,653.80

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