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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,872.13, 81,244.08 and 32,014.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,872.13, 81,244.08 and 32,014.89 is: 44,180.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,872.13 : 81,244.08 = 32,014.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,872.13/81,244.08 = 32,014.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,872.13x = 81,244.08 × 32,014.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,872.13x = 2,601,020,284.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,020,284.35/58,872.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,180.84

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