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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,720.23, 81,033.98 and 33,226.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,720.23, 81,033.98 and 33,226.07 is: 45,852.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,720.23 : 81,033.98 = 33,226.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,720.23/81,033.98 = 33,226.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,720.23x = 81,033.98 × 33,226.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,720.23x = 2,692,440,120.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,692,440,120.56/58,720.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,852.00

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