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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,926.59, 81,317.14 and 32,068.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,926.59, 81,317.14 and 32,068.52 is: 44,253.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,926.59 : 81,317.14 = 32,068.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,926.59/81,317.14 = 32,068.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,926.59x = 81,317.14 × 32,068.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,926.59x = 2,607,720,446.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607,720,446.58/58,926.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,253.71

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