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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,865.93, 81,235.37 and 32,008.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,865.93, 81,235.37 and 32,008.73 is: 44,172.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,865.93 : 81,235.37 = 32,008.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,865.93/81,235.37 = 32,008.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,865.93x = 81,235.37 × 32,008.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,865.93x = 2,600,240,864.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,240,864.74/58,865.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,172.25

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