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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,863.97, 81,233.90 and 32,008.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,863.97, 81,233.90 and 32,008.29 is: 44,172.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,863.97 : 81,233.90 = 32,008.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,863.97/81,233.90 = 32,008.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,863.97x = 81,233.90 × 32,008.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,863.97x = 2,600,158,229.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,158,229.03/58,863.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,172.32

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