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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,886.15, 81,263.43 and 32,029.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,886.15, 81,263.43 and 32,029.20 is: 44,200.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,886.15 : 81,263.43 = 32,029.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,886.15/81,263.43 = 32,029.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,886.15x = 81,263.43 × 32,029.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,886.15x = 2,602,802,652.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,802,652.16/58,886.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,200.60

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