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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,876.59, 81,249.30 and 32,019.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,876.59, 81,249.30 and 32,019.03 is: 44,186.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,876.59 : 81,249.30 = 32,019.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,876.59/81,249.30 = 32,019.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,876.59x = 81,249.30 × 32,019.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,876.59x = 2,601,523,774.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,523,774.18/58,876.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,186.05

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