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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,880.91, 81,254.98 and 32,022.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,880.91, 81,254.98 and 32,022.83 is: 44,191.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,880.91 : 81,254.98 = 32,022.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,880.91/81,254.98 = 32,022.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,880.91x = 81,254.98 × 32,022.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,880.91x = 2,602,014,411.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,014,411.19/58,880.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,191.14

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