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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,861.52, 81,228.33 and 32,004.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,861.52, 81,228.33 and 32,004.03 is: 44,165.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,861.52 : 81,228.33 = 32,004.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,861.52/81,228.33 = 32,004.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,861.52x = 81,228.33 × 32,004.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,861.52x = 2,599,634,062.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,634,062.47/58,861.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,165.25

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