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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,901.90, 81,282.77 and 32,043.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,901.90, 81,282.77 and 32,043.72 is: 44,219.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,901.90 : 81,282.77 = 32,043.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,901.90/81,282.77 = 32,043.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,901.90x = 81,282.77 × 32,043.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,901.90x = 2,604,602,162.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,604,602,162.49/58,901.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,219.33

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