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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,708.62, 81,021.91 and 33,214.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,708.62, 81,021.91 and 33,214.98 is: 45,838.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,708.62 : 81,021.91 = 33,214.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,708.62/81,021.91 = 33,214.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,708.62x = 81,021.91 × 33,214.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,708.62x = 2,691,141,120.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691,141,120.21/58,708.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,838.94

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