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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,862.74, 81,228.78 and 32,005.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,862.74, 81,228.78 and 32,005.30 is: 44,166.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,862.74 : 81,228.78 = 32,005.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,862.74/81,228.78 = 32,005.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,862.74x = 81,228.78 × 32,005.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,862.74x = 2,599,751,472.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,751,472.53/58,862.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,166.33

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