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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,139.78, 60,912.41 and 32,859.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,139.78, 60,912.41 and 32,859.72 is: 45,346.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,139.78 : 60,912.41 = 32,859.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,139.78/60,912.41 = 32,859.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,139.78x = 60,912.41 × 32,859.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,139.78x = 2,001,564,572.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001,564,572.83/44,139.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,346.05

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