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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,901.52, 81,281.70 and 32,043.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,901.52, 81,281.70 and 32,043.54 is: 44,218.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,901.52 : 81,281.70 = 32,043.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,901.52/81,281.70 = 32,043.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,901.52x = 81,281.70 × 32,043.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,901.52x = 2,604,553,405.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,604,553,405.22/58,901.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,218.78

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