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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,875.93, 81,249.17 and 32,018.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,875.93, 81,249.17 and 32,018.73 is: 44,186.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,875.93 : 81,249.17 = 32,018.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,875.93/81,249.17 = 32,018.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,875.93x = 81,249.17 × 32,018.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,875.93x = 2,601,495,236.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,495,236.95/58,875.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,186.06

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