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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,862.98, 81,231.06 and 32,005.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,862.98, 81,231.06 and 32,005.50 is: 44,167.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,862.98 : 81,231.06 = 32,005.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,862.98/81,231.06 = 32,005.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,862.98x = 81,231.06 × 32,005.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,862.98x = 2,599,840,690.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,840,690.83/58,862.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,167.67

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