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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,594.61, 87,904.97 and 32,285.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,594.61, 87,904.97 and 32,285.81 is: 48,435.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,594.61 : 87,904.97 = 32,285.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,594.61/87,904.97 = 32,285.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,594.61x = 87,904.97 × 32,285.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,594.61x = 2,838,083,159.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,838,083,159.48/58,594.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,435.91

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