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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,712.28, 81,022.38 and 33,223.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,712.28, 81,022.38 and 33,223.62 is: 45,848.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,712.28 : 81,022.38 = 33,223.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,712.28/81,022.38 = 33,223.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,712.28x = 81,022.38 × 33,223.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,712.28x = 2,691,856,764.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691,856,764.62/58,712.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,848.28

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