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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,860, 81,226.80 and 33,711.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,860, 81,226.80 and 33,711.12 is: 46,521.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,860 : 81,226.80 = 33,711.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,860/81,226.80 = 33,711.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,860x = 81,226.80 × 33,711.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,860x = 2,738,246,402.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,246,402.02/58,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,521.35

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