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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,714.38, 81,017.24 and 32,871.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,714.38, 81,017.24 and 32,871.60 is: 45,357.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,714.38 : 81,017.24 = 32,871.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,714.38/81,017.24 = 32,871.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,714.38x = 81,017.24 × 32,871.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,714.38x = 2,663,165,838.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663,165,838.21/58,714.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,357.98

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