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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,932.70, 81,327.13 and 32,075.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,932.70, 81,327.13 and 32,075.41 is: 44,264.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,932.70 : 81,327.13 = 32,075.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,932.70/81,327.13 = 32,075.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,932.70x = 81,327.13 × 32,075.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,932.70x = 2,608,600,755.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,608,600,755.37/58,932.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,264.07

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