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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,860.72, 81,227.97 and 32,003.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,860.72, 81,227.97 and 32,003.13 is: 44,164.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,860.72 : 81,227.97 = 32,003.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,860.72/81,227.97 = 32,003.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,860.72x = 81,227.97 × 32,003.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,860.72x = 2,599,549,283.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,549,283.55/58,860.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,164.42

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