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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,999.99, 81,419.66 and 32,142.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,999.99, 81,419.66 and 32,142.43 is: 44,356.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,999.99 : 81,419.66 = 32,142.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,999.99/81,419.66 = 32,142.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,999.99x = 81,419.66 × 32,142.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,999.99x = 2,617,025,154.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,617,025,154.36/58,999.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,356.37

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