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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,383.59, 80,569.82 and 33,234.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,383.59, 80,569.82 and 33,234.71 is: 45,864.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,383.59 : 80,569.82 = 33,234.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,383.59/80,569.82 = 33,234.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,383.59x = 80,569.82 × 33,234.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,383.59x = 2,677,714,282.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,677,714,282.69/58,383.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,864.16

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