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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,873.41, 81,246.13 and 32,016.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,873.41, 81,246.13 and 32,016.34 is: 44,183.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,873.41 : 81,246.13 = 32,016.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,873.41/81,246.13 = 32,016.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,873.41x = 81,246.13 × 32,016.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,873.41x = 2,601,203,721.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,203,721.76/58,873.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,183.00

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