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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,955.10, 81,359.73 and 32,098.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,955.10, 81,359.73 and 32,098.06 is: 44,296.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,955.10 : 81,359.73 = 32,098.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,955.10/81,359.73 = 32,098.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,955.10x = 81,359.73 × 32,098.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,955.10x = 2,611,489,495.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,611,489,495.12/58,955.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,296.24

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