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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,254.48, 80,365.95 and 36,727.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,254.48, 80,365.95 and 36,727.26 is: 50,667.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,254.48 : 80,365.95 = 36,727.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,254.48/80,365.95 = 36,727.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,254.48x = 80,365.95 × 36,727.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,254.48x = 2,951,621,140.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,951,621,140.80/58,254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,667.71

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