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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,867, 81,233.80 and 33,373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,867, 81,233.80 and 33,373 is: 46,053.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,867 : 81,233.80 = 33,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,867/81,233.80 = 33,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,867x = 81,233.80 × 33,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,867x = 2,711,015,607.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,711,015,607.40/58,867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,053.23

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