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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,902.59, 81,286.44 and 32,045.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,902.59, 81,286.44 and 32,045.12 is: 44,222.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,902.59 : 81,286.44 = 32,045.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,902.59/81,286.44 = 32,045.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,902.59x = 81,286.44 × 32,045.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,902.59x = 2,604,833,502.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,604,833,502.40/58,902.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,222.73

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