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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,896.36, 81,267.84 and 33,741

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,896.36, 81,267.84 and 33,741 is: 46,557.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,896.36 : 81,267.84 = 33,741 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,896.36/81,267.84 = 33,741/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,896.36x = 81,267.84 × 33,741
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,896.36x = 2,742,058,189.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,742,058,189.44/58,896.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,557.35

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