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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,865.43, 81,233.86 and 32,007.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,865.43, 81,233.86 and 32,007.96 is: 44,170.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,865.43 : 81,233.86 = 32,007.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,865.43/81,233.86 = 32,007.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,865.43x = 81,233.86 × 32,007.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,865.43x = 2,600,130,141.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,130,141.53/58,865.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,170.75

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