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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,222.22, 80,162.46 and 52,901.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,222.22, 80,162.46 and 52,901.12 is: 72,836.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,222.22 : 80,162.46 = 52,901.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,222.22/80,162.46 = 52,901.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,222.22x = 80,162.46 × 52,901.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,222.22x = 4,240,683,915.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,240,683,915.96/58,222.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,836.18

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