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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,886, 81,263.96 and 32,390

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,886, 81,263.96 and 32,390 is: 44,698.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,886 : 81,263.96 = 32,390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,886/81,263.96 = 32,390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,886x = 81,263.96 × 32,390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,886x = 2,632,139,664.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,139,664.40/58,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,698.90

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