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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,864.59, 81,233.28 and 32,007.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,864.59, 81,233.28 and 32,007.08 is: 44,169.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,864.59 : 81,233.28 = 32,007.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,864.59/81,233.28 = 32,007.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,864.59x = 81,233.28 × 32,007.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,864.59x = 2,600,040,294.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,040,294.71/58,864.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,169.85

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