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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,949.78, 81,349.89 and 32,092.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,949.78, 81,349.89 and 32,092.52 is: 44,287.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,949.78 : 81,349.89 = 32,092.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,949.78/81,349.89 = 32,092.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,949.78x = 81,349.89 × 32,092.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,949.78x = 2,610,722,971.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,610,722,971.82/58,949.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,287.24

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