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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,179.84, 60,972.48 and 32,982.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,179.84, 60,972.48 and 32,982.40 is: 45,518.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,179.84 : 60,972.48 = 32,982.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,179.84/60,972.48 = 32,982.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,179.84x = 60,972.48 × 32,982.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,179.84x = 2,011,018,724.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,011,018,724.35/44,179.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,518.92

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