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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,930.59, 81,323.95 and 32,073.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,930.59, 81,323.95 and 32,073.11 is: 44,260.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,930.59 : 81,323.95 = 32,073.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,930.59/81,323.95 = 32,073.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,930.59x = 81,323.95 × 32,073.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,930.59x = 2,608,312,329.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,608,312,329.73/58,930.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,260.76

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