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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,955.99, 81,360.72 and 32,099.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,955.99, 81,360.72 and 32,099.97 is: 44,298.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,955.99 : 81,360.72 = 32,099.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,955.99/81,360.72 = 32,099.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,955.99x = 81,360.72 × 32,099.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,955.99x = 2,611,676,671.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,611,676,671.18/58,955.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,298.75

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