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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,872.87, 81,246.71 and 33,727.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,872.87, 81,246.71 and 33,727.23 is: 46,544.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,872.87 : 81,246.71 = 33,727.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,872.87/81,246.71 = 33,727.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,872.87x = 81,246.71 × 33,727.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,872.87x = 2,740,226,610.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,740,226,610.95/58,872.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,544.81

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