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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,897.38, 81,278.94 and 32,040.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,897.38, 81,278.94 and 32,040.48 is: 44,216.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,897.38 : 81,278.94 = 32,040.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,897.38/81,278.94 = 32,040.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,897.38x = 81,278.94 × 32,040.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,897.38x = 2,604,216,251.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,604,216,251.49/58,897.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,216.16

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