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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,886.46, 81,263.70 and 32,029.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,886.46, 81,263.70 and 32,029.16 is: 44,200.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,886.46 : 81,263.70 = 32,029.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,886.46/81,263.70 = 32,029.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,886.46x = 81,263.70 × 32,029.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,886.46x = 2,602,808,049.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,808,049.49/58,886.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,200.45

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