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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,888, 81,266.72 and 32,392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,888, 81,266.72 and 32,392 is: 44,701.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,888 : 81,266.72 = 32,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,888/81,266.72 = 32,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,888x = 81,266.72 × 32,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,888x = 2,632,391,594.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,391,594.24/58,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,701.66

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