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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,757, 81,084.66 and 32,261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,757, 81,084.66 and 32,261 is: 44,520.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,757 : 81,084.66 = 32,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,757/81,084.66 = 32,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,757x = 81,084.66 × 32,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,757x = 2,615,872,216.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615,872,216.26/58,757
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,520.18

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