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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,717.41, 81,033.99 and 33,223.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,717.41, 81,033.99 and 33,223.74 is: 45,851.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,717.41 : 81,033.99 = 33,223.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,717.41/81,033.99 = 33,223.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,717.41x = 81,033.99 × 33,223.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,717.41x = 2,692,252,214.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,692,252,214.92/58,717.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,851.00

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