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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,359.65, 80,540.39 and 33,209.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,359.65, 80,540.39 and 33,209.15 is: 45,830.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,359.65 : 80,540.39 = 33,209.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,359.65/80,540.39 = 33,209.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,359.65x = 80,540.39 × 33,209.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,359.65x = 2,674,677,572.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,674,677,572.89/58,359.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,830.94

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