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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,871.56, 81,243.13 and 32,014.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,871.56, 81,243.13 and 32,014.36 is: 44,180.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,871.56 : 81,243.13 = 32,014.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,871.56/81,243.13 = 32,014.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,871.56x = 81,243.13 × 32,014.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,871.56x = 2,600,946,405.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,946,405.13/58,871.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,180.02

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