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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,755, 81,081.90 and 32,259

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,755, 81,081.90 and 32,259 is: 44,517.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,755 : 81,081.90 = 32,259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,755/81,081.90 = 32,259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,755x = 81,081.90 × 32,259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,755x = 2,615,621,012.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615,621,012.10/58,755
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,517.42

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