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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,929.59, 81,321.27 and 32,071.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,929.59, 81,321.27 and 32,071.52 is: 44,257.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,929.59 : 81,321.27 = 32,071.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,929.59/81,321.27 = 32,071.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,929.59x = 81,321.27 × 32,071.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,929.59x = 2,608,096,940.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,608,096,940.53/58,929.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,257.85

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