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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,914.36, 81,292.68 and 33,759

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,914.36, 81,292.68 and 33,759 is: 46,582.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,914.36 : 81,292.68 = 33,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,914.36/81,292.68 = 33,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,914.36x = 81,292.68 × 33,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,914.36x = 2,744,359,584.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,744,359,584.12/58,914.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,582.18

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