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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,869.52, 81,240.74 and 33,719

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,869.52, 81,240.74 and 33,719 is: 46,532.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,869.52 : 81,240.74 = 33,719 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,869.52/81,240.74 = 33,719/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,869.52x = 81,240.74 × 33,719
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,869.52x = 2,739,356,512.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,739,356,512.06/58,869.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,532.68

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