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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,989.46, 81,406.41 and 32,131.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,989.46, 81,406.41 and 32,131.99 is: 44,342.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,989.46 : 81,406.41 = 32,131.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,989.46/81,406.41 = 32,131.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,989.46x = 81,406.41 × 32,131.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,989.46x = 2,615,749,952.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615,749,952.06/58,989.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,342.67

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