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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,386.59, 80,573.97 and 33,237.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,386.59, 80,573.97 and 33,237.71 is: 45,868.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,386.59 : 80,573.97 = 33,237.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,386.59/80,573.97 = 33,237.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,386.59x = 80,573.97 × 33,237.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,386.59x = 2,678,093,845.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,678,093,845.54/58,386.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,868.31

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