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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,150.92, 60,887.91 and 32,848.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,150.92, 60,887.91 and 32,848.72 is: 45,301.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,150.92 : 60,887.91 = 32,848.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,150.92/60,887.91 = 32,848.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,150.92x = 60,887.91 × 32,848.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,150.92x = 2,000,089,906.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,000,089,906.98/44,150.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,301.21

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