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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,797.52, 81,141.84 and 33,304

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,797.52, 81,141.84 and 33,304 is: 45,960.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,797.52 : 81,141.84 = 33,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,797.52/81,141.84 = 33,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,797.52x = 81,141.84 × 33,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,797.52x = 2,702,347,839.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,347,839.36/58,797.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,960.24

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