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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,411.26, 87,613.74 and 33,435.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,411.26, 87,613.74 and 33,435.72 is: 50,151.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,411.26 : 87,613.74 = 33,435.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,411.26/87,613.74 = 33,435.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,411.26x = 87,613.74 × 33,435.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,411.26x = 2,929,428,478.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,428,478.79/58,411.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,151.78

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