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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,796.52, 81,140.46 and 33,303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,796.52, 81,140.46 and 33,303 is: 45,958.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,796.52 : 81,140.46 = 33,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,796.52/81,140.46 = 33,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,796.52x = 81,140.46 × 33,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,796.52x = 2,702,220,739.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,220,739.38/58,796.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,958.86

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