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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,997.23, 81,415.86 and 32,139.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,997.23, 81,415.86 and 32,139.67 is: 44,352.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,997.23 : 81,415.86 = 32,139.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,997.23/81,415.86 = 32,139.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,997.23x = 81,415.86 × 32,139.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,997.23x = 2,616,679,135.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,616,679,135.62/58,997.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,352.58

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