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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,864.59, 81,232.94 and 32,007.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,864.59, 81,232.94 and 32,007.15 is: 44,169.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,864.59 : 81,232.94 = 32,007.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,864.59/81,232.94 = 32,007.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,864.59x = 81,232.94 × 32,007.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,864.59x = 2,600,034,975.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,034,975.54/58,864.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,169.76

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