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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,731.52, 81,049.48 and 33,237.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,731.52, 81,049.48 and 33,237.34 is: 45,867.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,731.52 : 81,049.48 = 33,237.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,731.52/81,049.48 = 33,237.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,731.52x = 81,049.48 × 33,237.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,731.52x = 2,693,869,123.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,693,869,123.58/58,731.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,867.52

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