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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,720.60, 88,016.10 and 32,444.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,720.60, 88,016.10 and 32,444.20 is: 48,630.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,720.60 : 88,016.10 = 32,444.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,720.60/88,016.10 = 32,444.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,720.60x = 88,016.10 × 32,444.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,720.60x = 2,855,611,951.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,855,611,951.62/58,720.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,630.50

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