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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,887.65, 81,265.50 and 32,030.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,887.65, 81,265.50 and 32,030.70 is: 44,202.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,887.65 : 81,265.50 = 32,030.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,887.65/81,265.50 = 32,030.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,887.65x = 81,265.50 × 32,030.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,887.65x = 2,602,990,850.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,990,850.85/58,887.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,202.67

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