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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,618.59, 80,891.77 and 33,468.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,618.59, 80,891.77 and 33,468.09 is: 46,184.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,618.59 : 80,891.77 = 33,468.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,618.59/80,891.77 = 33,468.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,618.59x = 80,891.77 × 33,468.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,618.59x = 2,707,293,038.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,707,293,038.62/58,618.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,184.89

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