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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,887.41, 81,263.95 and 32,029.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,887.41, 81,263.95 and 32,029.34 is: 44,200.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,887.41 : 81,263.95 = 32,029.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,887.41/81,263.95 = 32,029.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,887.41x = 81,263.95 × 32,029.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,887.41x = 2,602,830,807.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,830,807.38/58,887.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,200.12

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