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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,999.98, 81,419.65 and 32,142.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,999.98, 81,419.65 and 32,142.43 is: 44,356.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,999.98 : 81,419.65 = 32,142.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,999.98/81,419.65 = 32,142.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,999.98x = 81,419.65 × 32,142.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,999.98x = 2,617,025,400.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,617,025,400.75/58,999.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,356.38

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