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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,859.96, 81,228.36 and 32,004.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,859.96, 81,228.36 and 32,004.30 is: 44,166.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,859.96 : 81,228.36 = 32,004.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,859.96/81,228.36 = 32,004.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,859.96x = 81,228.36 × 32,004.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,859.96x = 2,599,656,801.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,656,801.95/58,859.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,166.82

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