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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,862.27, 81,230.95 and 32,004.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,862.27, 81,230.95 and 32,004.96 is: 44,167.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,862.27 : 81,230.95 = 32,004.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,862.27/81,230.95 = 32,004.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,862.27x = 81,230.95 × 32,004.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,862.27x = 2,599,793,383.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,793,383.60/58,862.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,167.40

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