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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,864.68, 81,233.64 and 32,007.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,864.68, 81,233.64 and 32,007.48 is: 44,170.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,864.68 : 81,233.64 = 32,007.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,864.68/81,233.64 = 32,007.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,864.68x = 81,233.64 × 32,007.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,864.68x = 2,600,084,107.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,084,107.63/58,864.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,170.53

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