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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,209.26, 80,327.70 and 32,369.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,209.26, 80,327.70 and 32,369.40 is: 44,669.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,209.26 : 80,327.70 = 32,369.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,209.26/80,327.70 = 32,369.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,209.26x = 80,327.70 × 32,369.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,209.26x = 2,600,159,452.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,159,452.38/58,209.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,669.18

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