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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,898.12, 81,277.95 and 33,746

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,898.12, 81,277.95 and 33,746 is: 46,568.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,898.12 : 81,277.95 = 33,746 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,898.12/81,277.95 = 33,746/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,898.12x = 81,277.95 × 33,746
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,898.12x = 2,742,805,700.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,742,805,700.70/58,898.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,568.65

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