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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,926.74, 81,322.53 and 33,780.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,926.74, 81,322.53 and 33,780.02 is: 46,618.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,926.74 : 81,322.53 = 33,780.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,926.74/81,322.53 = 33,780.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,926.74x = 81,322.53 × 33,780.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,926.74x = 2,747,076,689.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,747,076,689.85/58,926.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,618.51

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