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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,897.54, 81,277.77 and 32,040.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,897.54, 81,277.77 and 32,040.25 is: 44,215.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,897.54 : 81,277.77 = 32,040.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,897.54/81,277.77 = 32,040.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,897.54x = 81,277.77 × 32,040.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,897.54x = 2,604,160,070.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,604,160,070.24/58,897.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,215.09

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