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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,867.08, 81,238.12 and 32,011.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,867.08, 81,238.12 and 32,011.18 is: 44,176.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,867.08 : 81,238.12 = 32,011.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,867.08/81,238.12 = 32,011.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,867.08x = 81,238.12 × 32,011.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,867.08x = 2,600,528,082.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,528,082.18/58,867.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,176.27

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