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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,862.14, 81,227.51 and 32,004.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,862.14, 81,227.51 and 32,004.67 is: 44,165.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,862.14 : 81,227.51 = 32,004.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,862.14/81,227.51 = 32,004.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,862.14x = 81,227.51 × 32,004.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,862.14x = 2,599,659,741.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,659,741.72/58,862.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,165.23

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