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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,145.28, 66,261.44 and 32,425.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,145.28, 66,261.44 and 32,425.60 is: 48,670.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,145.28 : 66,261.44 = 32,425.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,145.28/66,261.44 = 32,425.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,145.28x = 66,261.44 × 32,425.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,145.28x = 2,148,566,948.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,148,566,948.86/44,145.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,670.37

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