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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,059.08, 65,846.37 and 32,237.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,059.08, 65,846.37 and 32,237.64 is: 48,179.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,059.08 : 65,846.37 = 32,237.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,059.08/65,846.37 = 32,237.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,059.08x = 65,846.37 × 32,237.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,059.08x = 2,122,731,571.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,122,731,571.37/44,059.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,179.21

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