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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,907.76, 81,291.82 and 32,049.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,907.76, 81,291.82 and 32,049.66 is: 44,228.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,907.76 : 81,291.82 = 32,049.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,907.76/81,291.82 = 32,049.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,907.76x = 81,291.82 × 32,049.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,907.76x = 2,605,375,191.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,605,375,191.78/58,907.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,228.05

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