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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,884.67, 81,261.23 and 32,027.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,884.67, 81,261.23 and 32,027.38 is: 44,197.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,884.67 : 81,261.23 = 32,027.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,884.67/81,261.23 = 32,027.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,884.67x = 81,261.23 × 32,027.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,884.67x = 2,602,584,292.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,584,292.48/58,884.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,197.99

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