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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,975.38, 81,387.48 and 32,119.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,975.38, 81,387.48 and 32,119.34 is: 44,325.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,975.38 : 81,387.48 = 32,119.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,975.38/81,387.48 = 32,119.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,975.38x = 81,387.48 × 32,119.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,975.38x = 2,614,112,141.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,614,112,141.86/58,975.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,325.48

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