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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,886.98, 81,265.08 and 32,030.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,886.98, 81,265.08 and 32,030.08 is: 44,202.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,886.98 : 81,265.08 = 32,030.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,886.98/81,265.08 = 32,030.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,886.98x = 81,265.08 × 32,030.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,886.98x = 2,602,927,013.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,927,013.61/58,886.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,202.08

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