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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,714.40, 81,029.84 and 33,220.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,714.40, 81,029.84 and 33,220.73 is: 45,846.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,714.40 : 81,029.84 = 33,220.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,714.40/81,029.84 = 33,220.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,714.40x = 81,029.84 × 33,220.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,714.40x = 2,691,870,473.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691,870,473.05/58,714.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,846.85

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