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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,740, 81,061.29 and 33,590.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,740, 81,061.29 and 33,590.04 is: 46,354.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,740 : 81,061.29 = 33,590.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,740/81,061.29 = 33,590.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,740x = 81,061.29 × 33,590.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,740x = 2,722,851,973.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722,851,973.55/58,740
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,354.31

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