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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,957.29, 81,356.95 and 33,464.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,957.29, 81,356.95 and 33,464.18 is: 46,178.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,957.29 : 81,356.95 = 33,464.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,957.29/81,356.95 = 33,464.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,957.29x = 81,356.95 × 33,464.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,957.29x = 2,722,543,212.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722,543,212.27/58,957.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,178.23

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