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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,870.68, 81,241.92 and 32,013.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,870.68, 81,241.92 and 32,013.48 is: 44,178.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,870.68 : 81,241.92 = 32,013.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,870.68/81,241.92 = 32,013.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,870.68x = 81,241.92 × 32,013.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,870.68x = 2,600,836,581.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,836,581.08/58,870.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,178.81

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