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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,848, 81,210.36 and 32,352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,848, 81,210.36 and 32,352 is: 44,645.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,848 : 81,210.36 = 32,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,848/81,210.36 = 32,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,848x = 81,210.36 × 32,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,848x = 2,627,317,566.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,317,566.72/58,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,645.83

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