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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,968.12, 81,377.46 and 32,112.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,968.12, 81,377.46 and 32,112.09 is: 44,315.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,968.12 : 81,377.46 = 32,112.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,968.12/81,377.46 = 32,112.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,968.12x = 81,377.46 × 32,112.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,968.12x = 2,613,200,319.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,613,200,319.49/58,968.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,315.48

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