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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,867, 81,236.46 and 32,371

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,867, 81,236.46 and 32,371 is: 44,671.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,867 : 81,236.46 = 32,371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,867/81,236.46 = 32,371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,867x = 81,236.46 × 32,371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,867x = 2,629,705,446.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,629,705,446.66/58,867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,671.98

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