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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,864.60, 81,232.72 and 32,007.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,864.60, 81,232.72 and 32,007.12 is: 44,169.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,864.60 : 81,232.72 = 32,007.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,864.60/81,232.72 = 32,007.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,864.60x = 81,232.72 × 32,007.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,864.60x = 2,600,025,416.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,025,416.97/58,864.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,169.59

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