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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,872.44, 81,244.55 and 32,015.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,872.44, 81,244.55 and 32,015.53 is: 44,181.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,872.44 : 81,244.55 = 32,015.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,872.44/81,244.55 = 32,015.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,872.44x = 81,244.55 × 32,015.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,872.44x = 2,601,087,389.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,087,389.40/58,872.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,181.75

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