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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,177.16, 80,284.49 and 32,335.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,177.16, 80,284.49 and 32,335.71 is: 44,623.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,177.16 : 80,284.49 = 32,335.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,177.16/80,284.49 = 32,335.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,177.16x = 80,284.49 × 32,335.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,177.16x = 2,596,055,986.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,596,055,986.14/58,177.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,623.28

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