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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,888.72, 81,265.64 and 32,030.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,888.72, 81,265.64 and 32,030.64 is: 44,201.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,888.72 : 81,265.64 = 32,030.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,888.72/81,265.64 = 32,030.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,888.72x = 81,265.64 × 32,030.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,888.72x = 2,602,990,459.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,990,459.21/58,888.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,201.85

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