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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,897.06, 81,278.91 and 32,039.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,897.06, 81,278.91 and 32,039.58 is: 44,215.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,897.06 : 81,278.91 = 32,039.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,897.06/81,278.91 = 32,039.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,897.06x = 81,278.91 × 32,039.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,897.06x = 2,604,142,444.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,604,142,444.05/58,897.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,215.15

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