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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,878.59, 81,253.98 and 32,022.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,878.59, 81,253.98 and 32,022.68 is: 44,192.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,878.59 : 81,253.98 = 32,022.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,878.59/81,253.98 = 32,022.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,878.59x = 81,253.98 × 32,022.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,878.59x = 2,601,969,794.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,969,794.00/58,878.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,192.13

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