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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,143.91, 60,918.14 and 32,863.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,143.91, 60,918.14 and 32,863.85 is: 45,351.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,143.91 : 60,918.14 = 32,863.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,143.91/60,918.14 = 32,863.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,143.91x = 60,918.14 × 32,863.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,143.91x = 2,002,004,146.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,002,004,146.33/44,143.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,351.77

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