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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,905.76, 81,289.06 and 32,047.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,905.76, 81,289.06 and 32,047.66 is: 44,225.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,905.76 : 81,289.06 = 32,047.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,905.76/81,289.06 = 32,047.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,905.76x = 81,289.06 × 32,047.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,905.76x = 2,605,123,589.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,605,123,589.92/58,905.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,225.28

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