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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,862.62, 81,232.02 and 32,006.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,862.62, 81,232.02 and 32,006.98 is: 44,170.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,862.62 : 81,232.02 = 32,006.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,862.62/81,232.02 = 32,006.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,862.62x = 81,232.02 × 32,006.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,862.62x = 2,599,991,639.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,991,639.50/58,862.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,170.50

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