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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,222.40, 80,313.97 and 36,675.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,222.40, 80,313.97 and 36,675.05 is: 50,590.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,222.40 : 80,313.97 = 36,675.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,222.40/80,313.97 = 36,675.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,222.40x = 80,313.97 × 36,675.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,222.40x = 2,945,518,865.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945,518,865.45/58,222.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,590.82

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