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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,886.76, 81,263.62 and 32,029.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,886.76, 81,263.62 and 32,029.32 is: 44,200.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,886.76 : 81,263.62 = 32,029.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,886.76/81,263.62 = 32,029.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,886.76x = 81,263.62 × 32,029.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,886.76x = 2,602,818,489.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,818,489.34/58,886.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,200.40

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