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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,863.60, 81,231.35 and 32,006.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,863.60, 81,231.35 and 32,006.12 is: 44,168.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,863.60 : 81,231.35 = 32,006.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,863.60/81,231.35 = 32,006.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,863.60x = 81,231.35 × 32,006.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,863.60x = 2,599,899,769.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,899,769.67/58,863.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,168.21

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