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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,674.42, 88,051.74 and 32,397.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,674.42, 88,051.74 and 32,397.63 is: 48,618.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,674.42 : 88,051.74 = 32,397.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,674.42/88,051.74 = 32,397.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,674.42x = 88,051.74 × 32,397.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,674.42x = 2,852,667,693.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,852,667,693.38/58,674.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,618.59

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