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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,965.41, 81,371.09 and 32,108.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,965.41, 81,371.09 and 32,108.24 is: 44,308.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,965.41 : 81,371.09 = 32,108.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,965.41/81,371.09 = 32,108.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,965.41x = 81,371.09 × 32,108.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,965.41x = 2,612,682,160.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612,682,160.20/58,965.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,308.73

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