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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,886.66, 81,262.91 and 32,028.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,886.66, 81,262.91 and 32,028.59 is: 44,199.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,886.66 : 81,262.91 = 32,028.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,886.66/81,262.91 = 32,028.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,886.66x = 81,262.91 × 32,028.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,886.66x = 2,602,736,709.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,736,709.83/58,886.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,199.09

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