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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,906.59, 81,292.82 and 32,050.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,906.59, 81,292.82 and 32,050.83 is: 44,231.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,906.59 : 81,292.82 = 32,050.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,906.59/81,292.82 = 32,050.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,906.59x = 81,292.82 × 32,050.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,906.59x = 2,605,502,354.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,605,502,354.04/58,906.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,231.08

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