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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,932.06, 81,326.61 and 32,074.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,932.06, 81,326.61 and 32,074.74 is: 44,263.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,932.06 : 81,326.61 = 32,074.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,932.06/81,326.61 = 32,074.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,932.06x = 81,326.61 × 32,074.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,932.06x = 2,608,529,870.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,608,529,870.83/58,932.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,263.34

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