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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,861.72, 81,229.35 and 32,004.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,861.72, 81,229.35 and 32,004.13 is: 44,165.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,861.72 : 81,229.35 = 32,004.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,861.72/81,229.35 = 32,004.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,861.72x = 81,229.35 × 32,004.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,861.72x = 2,599,674,677.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,674,677.22/58,861.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,165.80

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