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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,872.48, 81,245.55 and 32,016.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,872.48, 81,245.55 and 32,016.55 is: 44,183.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,872.48 : 81,245.55 = 32,016.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,872.48/81,245.55 = 32,016.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,872.48x = 81,245.55 × 32,016.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,872.48x = 2,601,202,213.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,202,213.85/58,872.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,183.67

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