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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,984.76, 81,396.16 and 32,127.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,984.76, 81,396.16 and 32,127.14 is: 44,333.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,984.76 : 81,396.16 = 32,127.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,984.76/81,396.16 = 32,127.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,984.76x = 81,396.16 × 32,127.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,984.76x = 2,615,025,340.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615,025,340.48/58,984.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,333.92

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