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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,333.77, 80,457.63 and 43,994.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,333.77, 80,457.63 and 43,994.20 is: 60,679.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,333.77 : 80,457.63 = 43,994.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,333.77/80,457.63 = 43,994.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,333.77x = 80,457.63 × 43,994.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,333.77x = 3,539,669,065.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,539,669,065.75/58,333.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,679.59

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