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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,021.88, 66,030.39 and 32,187.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,021.88, 66,030.39 and 32,187.78 is: 48,279.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,021.88 : 66,030.39 = 32,187.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,021.88/66,030.39 = 32,187.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,021.88x = 66,030.39 × 32,187.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,021.88x = 2,125,371,666.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,125,371,666.63/44,021.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,279.89

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