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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,909.63, 81,297.03 and 32,053.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,909.63, 81,297.03 and 32,053.88 is: 44,235.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,909.63 : 81,297.03 = 32,053.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,909.63/81,297.03 = 32,053.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,909.63x = 81,297.03 × 32,053.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,909.63x = 2,605,885,243.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,605,885,243.98/58,909.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,235.30

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