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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,804.30, 57,645.97 and 32,245.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,804.30, 57,645.97 and 32,245.74 is: 44,465.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,804.30 : 57,645.97 = 32,245.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,804.30/57,645.97 = 32,245.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,804.30x = 57,645.97 × 32,245.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,804.30x = 1,858,836,880.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858,836,880.05/41,804.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,465.20

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