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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,322.94, 87,523.02 and 32,046

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,322.94, 87,523.02 and 32,046 is: 48,090.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,322.94 : 87,523.02 = 32,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,322.94/87,523.02 = 32,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,322.94x = 87,523.02 × 32,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,322.94x = 2,804,762,698.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,804,762,698.92/58,322.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,090.21

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