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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,759, 81,087.42 and 32,263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,759, 81,087.42 and 32,263 is: 44,522.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,759 : 81,087.42 = 32,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,759/81,087.42 = 32,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,759x = 81,087.42 × 32,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,759x = 2,616,123,431.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,616,123,431.46/58,759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,522.94

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