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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,992.59, 81,409.98 and 32,134.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,992.59, 81,409.98 and 32,134.83 is: 44,346.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,992.59 : 81,409.98 = 32,134.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,992.59/81,409.98 = 32,134.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,992.59x = 81,409.98 × 32,134.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,992.59x = 2,616,095,867.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,616,095,867.60/58,992.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,346.18

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