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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,878.45, 81,251.64 and 32,021.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,878.45, 81,251.64 and 32,021.19 is: 44,188.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,878.45 : 81,251.64 = 32,021.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,878.45/81,251.64 = 32,021.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,878.45x = 81,251.64 × 32,021.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,878.45x = 2,601,774,202.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,774,202.25/58,878.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,188.90

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