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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,819, 81,170.22 and 32,323

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,819, 81,170.22 and 32,323 is: 44,605.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,819 : 81,170.22 = 32,323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,819/81,170.22 = 32,323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,819x = 81,170.22 × 32,323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,819x = 2,623,665,021.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,623,665,021.06/58,819
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,605.74

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