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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,363.90, 66,478.50 and 32,525.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,363.90, 66,478.50 and 32,525.55 is: 48,738.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,363.90 : 66,478.50 = 32,525.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,363.90/66,478.50 = 32,525.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,363.90x = 66,478.50 × 32,525.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,363.90x = 2,162,249,775.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162,249,775.68/44,363.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,738.95

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