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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,985.97, 81,402.59 and 33,493.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,985.97, 81,402.59 and 33,493.44 is: 46,222.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,985.97 : 81,402.59 = 33,493.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,985.97/81,402.59 = 33,493.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,985.97x = 81,402.59 × 33,493.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,985.97x = 2,726,452,764.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,726,452,764.01/58,985.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,222.06

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