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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,876.91, 81,249.36 and 32,018.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,876.91, 81,249.36 and 32,018.84 is: 44,185.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,876.91 : 81,249.36 = 32,018.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,876.91/81,249.36 = 32,018.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,876.91x = 81,249.36 × 32,018.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,876.91x = 2,601,510,381.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,510,381.02/58,876.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,185.58

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