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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,144.42, 60,878.94 and 32,842.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,144.42, 60,878.94 and 32,842.22 is: 45,292.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,144.42 : 60,878.94 = 32,842.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,144.42/60,878.94 = 32,842.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,144.42x = 60,878.94 × 32,842.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,144.42x = 1,999,399,540.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,999,399,540.85/44,144.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,292.24

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