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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,818, 81,168.84 and 32,322

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,818, 81,168.84 and 32,322 is: 44,604.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,818 : 81,168.84 = 32,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,818/81,168.84 = 32,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,818x = 81,168.84 × 32,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,818x = 2,623,539,246.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,623,539,246.48/58,818
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,604.36

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