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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,265.52, 80,406.14 and 33,115

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,265.52, 80,406.14 and 33,115 is: 45,698.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,265.52 : 80,406.14 = 33,115 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,265.52/80,406.14 = 33,115/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,265.52x = 80,406.14 × 33,115
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,265.52x = 2,662,649,326.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,662,649,326.10/58,265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,698.54

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