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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,858.46, 81,224.87 and 32,001.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,858.46, 81,224.87 and 32,001.08 is: 44,161.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,858.46 : 81,224.87 = 32,001.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,858.46/81,224.87 = 32,001.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,858.46x = 81,224.87 × 32,001.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,858.46x = 2,599,282,996.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,282,996.73/58,858.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,161.59

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