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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,908.93, 81,294.68 and 32,051.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,908.93, 81,294.68 and 32,051.64 is: 44,231.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,908.93 : 81,294.68 = 32,051.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,908.93/81,294.68 = 32,051.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,908.93x = 81,294.68 × 32,051.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,908.93x = 2,605,627,657.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,605,627,657.02/58,908.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,231.45

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