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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,869, 81,239.22 and 32,373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,869, 81,239.22 and 32,373 is: 44,674.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,869 : 81,239.22 = 32,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,869/81,239.22 = 32,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,869x = 81,239.22 × 32,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,869x = 2,629,957,269.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,629,957,269.06/58,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,674.74

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