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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,231.33, 60,932.05 and 32,881.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,231.33, 60,932.05 and 32,881.21 is: 45,296.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,231.33 : 60,932.05 = 32,881.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,231.33/60,932.05 = 32,881.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,231.33x = 60,932.05 × 32,881.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,231.33x = 2,003,519,297.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,519,297.25/44,231.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,296.38

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