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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,341.94, 80,511.51 and 32,849.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,341.94, 80,511.51 and 32,849.08 is: 45,331.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,341.94 : 80,511.51 = 32,849.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,341.94/80,511.51 = 32,849.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,341.94x = 80,511.51 × 32,849.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,341.94x = 2,644,729,032.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,729,032.91/58,341.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,331.52

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