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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,926.24, 81,321.84 and 33,779.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,926.24, 81,321.84 and 33,779.52 is: 46,617.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,926.24 : 81,321.84 = 33,779.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,926.24/81,321.84 = 33,779.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,926.24x = 81,321.84 × 33,779.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,926.24x = 2,747,012,720.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,747,012,720.72/58,926.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,617.82

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