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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,921.72, 81,313.68 and 32,065.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,921.72, 81,313.68 and 32,065.96 is: 44,251.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,921.72 : 81,313.68 = 32,065.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,921.72/81,313.68 = 32,065.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,921.72x = 81,313.68 × 32,065.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,921.72x = 2,607,401,210.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607,401,210.33/58,921.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,251.95

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