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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,877.41, 81,250.05 and 32,019.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,877.41, 81,250.05 and 32,019.35 is: 44,186.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,877.41 : 81,250.05 = 32,019.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,877.41/81,250.05 = 32,019.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,877.41x = 81,250.05 × 32,019.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,877.41x = 2,601,573,222.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,573,222.12/58,877.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,186.28

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