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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,897, 81,277.86 and 32,401

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,897, 81,277.86 and 32,401 is: 44,713.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,897 : 81,277.86 = 32,401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,897/81,277.86 = 32,401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,897x = 81,277.86 × 32,401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,897x = 2,633,483,941.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,483,941.86/58,897
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,713.38

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