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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,912.68, 81,299.85 and 32,055.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,912.68, 81,299.85 and 32,055.39 is: 44,236.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,912.68 : 81,299.85 = 32,055.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,912.68/81,299.85 = 32,055.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,912.68x = 81,299.85 × 32,055.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,912.68x = 2,606,098,398.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,606,098,398.69/58,912.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,236.63

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