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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,961.89, 81,366.36 and 32,103.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,961.89, 81,366.36 and 32,103.91 is: 44,302.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,961.89 : 81,366.36 = 32,103.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,961.89/81,366.36 = 32,103.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,961.89x = 81,366.36 × 32,103.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,961.89x = 2,612,178,279.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612,178,279.79/58,961.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,302.82

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