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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,883.97, 81,257.54 and 32,026.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,883.97, 81,257.54 and 32,026.47 is: 44,195.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,883.97 : 81,257.54 = 32,026.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,883.97/81,257.54 = 32,026.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,883.97x = 81,257.54 × 32,026.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,883.97x = 2,602,392,167.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,392,167.08/58,883.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,195.26

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