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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,903.52, 81,284.46 and 32,045.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,903.52, 81,284.46 and 32,045.54 is: 44,221.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,903.52 : 81,284.46 = 32,045.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,903.52/81,284.46 = 32,045.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,903.52x = 81,284.46 × 32,045.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,903.52x = 2,604,804,414.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,604,804,414.31/58,903.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,221.54

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