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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,565.48, 60,120.98 and 32,644.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,565.48, 60,120.98 and 32,644.28 is: 45,049.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,565.48 : 60,120.98 = 32,644.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,565.48/60,120.98 = 32,644.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,565.48x = 60,120.98 × 32,644.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,565.48x = 1,962,606,104.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,606,104.99/43,565.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,049.57

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