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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,867.62, 81,236.88 and 32,010.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,867.62, 81,236.88 and 32,010.12 is: 44,173.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,867.62 : 81,236.88 = 32,010.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,867.62/81,236.88 = 32,010.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,867.62x = 81,236.88 × 32,010.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,867.62x = 2,600,402,277.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,402,277.23/58,867.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,173.73

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