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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,878.77, 81,253.80 and 32,022.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,878.77, 81,253.80 and 32,022.68 is: 44,191.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,878.77 : 81,253.80 = 32,022.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,878.77/81,253.80 = 32,022.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,878.77x = 81,253.80 × 32,022.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,878.77x = 2,601,964,029.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,964,029.92/58,878.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,191.89

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