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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,904.59, 81,289.20 and 32,047.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,904.59, 81,289.20 and 32,047.12 is: 44,225.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,904.59 : 81,289.20 = 32,047.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,904.59/81,289.20 = 32,047.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,904.59x = 81,289.20 × 32,047.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,904.59x = 2,605,084,747.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,605,084,747.10/58,904.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,225.50

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