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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,507.52, 80,731.35 and 33,011.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,507.52, 80,731.35 and 33,011.87 is: 45,551.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,507.52 : 80,731.35 = 33,011.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,507.52/80,731.35 = 33,011.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,507.52x = 80,731.35 × 33,011.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,507.52x = 2,665,092,427.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665,092,427.47/58,507.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,551.28

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