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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,902.52, 81,283.08 and 32,044.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,902.52, 81,283.08 and 32,044.54 is: 44,220.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,902.52 : 81,283.08 = 32,044.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,902.52/81,283.08 = 32,044.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,902.52x = 81,283.08 × 32,044.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,902.52x = 2,604,678,908.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,604,678,908.38/58,902.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,220.16

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