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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,931.59, 81,325.33 and 32,074.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,931.59, 81,325.33 and 32,074.11 is: 44,262.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,931.59 : 81,325.33 = 32,074.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,931.59/81,325.33 = 32,074.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,931.59x = 81,325.33 × 32,074.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,931.59x = 2,608,437,580.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,608,437,580.21/58,931.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,262.13

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