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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,231.61, 61,098.02 and 32,769.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,231.61, 61,098.02 and 32,769.78 is: 45,265.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,231.61 : 61,098.02 = 32,769.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,231.61/61,098.02 = 32,769.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,231.61x = 61,098.02 × 32,769.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,231.61x = 2,002,168,673.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,002,168,673.84/44,231.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,265.56

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