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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,872.63, 81,244.77 and 32,015.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,872.63, 81,244.77 and 32,015.39 is: 44,181.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,872.63 : 81,244.77 = 32,015.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,872.63/81,244.77 = 32,015.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,872.63x = 81,244.77 × 32,015.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,872.63x = 2,601,082,997.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,082,997.01/58,872.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,181.53

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