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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,964.78, 81,371.34 and 32,107.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,964.78, 81,371.34 and 32,107.48 is: 44,308.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,964.78 : 81,371.34 = 32,107.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,964.78/81,371.34 = 32,107.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,964.78x = 81,371.34 × 32,107.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,964.78x = 2,612,628,468.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612,628,468.19/58,964.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,308.29

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