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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,861.83, 81,228.93 and 32,004.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,861.83, 81,228.93 and 32,004.33 is: 44,165.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,861.83 : 81,228.93 = 32,004.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,861.83/81,228.93 = 32,004.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,861.83x = 81,228.93 × 32,004.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,861.83x = 2,599,677,481.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,677,481.27/58,861.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,165.76

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