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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,904.84, 81,290.41 and 32,049.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,904.84, 81,290.41 and 32,049.08 is: 44,228.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,904.84 : 81,290.41 = 32,049.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,904.84/81,290.41 = 32,049.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,904.84x = 81,290.41 × 32,049.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,904.84x = 2,605,282,338.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,605,282,338.12/58,904.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,228.67

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