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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,385.59, 80,573.78 and 32,892.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,385.59, 80,573.78 and 32,892.23 is: 45,392.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,385.59 : 80,573.78 = 32,892.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,385.59/80,573.78 = 32,892.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,385.59x = 80,573.78 × 32,892.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,385.59x = 2,650,251,587.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650,251,587.39/58,385.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,392.22

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