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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,905.71, 81,287.51 and 32,048.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,905.71, 81,287.51 and 32,048.33 is: 44,225.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,905.71 : 81,287.51 = 32,048.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,905.71/81,287.51 = 32,048.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,905.71x = 81,287.51 × 32,048.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,905.71x = 2,605,128,378.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,605,128,378.68/58,905.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,225.40

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