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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,151.27, 66,179.71 and 32,114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,151.27, 66,179.71 and 32,114.56 is: 48,137.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,151.27 : 66,179.71 = 32,114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,151.27/66,179.71 = 32,114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,151.27x = 66,179.71 × 32,114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,151.27x = 2,125,332,267.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,125,332,267.58/44,151.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,137.51

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