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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,977, 81,388.74 and 32,481

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,977, 81,388.74 and 32,481 is: 44,824.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,977 : 81,388.74 = 32,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,977/81,388.74 = 32,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,977x = 81,388.74 × 32,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,977x = 2,643,587,663.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,587,663.94/58,977
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,824.04

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