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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,862.64, 81,228.21 and 32,005.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,862.64, 81,228.21 and 32,005.17 is: 44,165.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,862.64 : 81,228.21 = 32,005.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,862.64/81,228.21 = 32,005.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,862.64x = 81,228.21 × 32,005.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,862.64x = 2,599,722,509.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,722,509.82/58,862.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,165.92

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