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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,921.96, 81,311.46 and 32,425.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,921.96, 81,311.46 and 32,425.96 is: 44,747.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,921.96 : 81,311.46 = 32,425.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,921.96/81,311.46 = 32,425.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,921.96x = 81,311.46 × 32,425.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,921.96x = 2,636,602,149.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,636,602,149.50/58,921.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,747.36

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