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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,888.56, 81,266.82 and 32,031.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,888.56, 81,266.82 and 32,031.68 is: 44,204.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,888.56 : 81,266.82 = 32,031.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,888.56/81,266.82 = 32,031.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,888.56x = 81,266.82 × 32,031.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,888.56x = 2,603,112,772.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603,112,772.86/58,888.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,204.05

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