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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,405.72, 66,608.58 and 32,572.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,405.72, 66,608.58 and 32,572.22 is: 48,858.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,405.72 : 66,608.58 = 32,572.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,405.72/66,608.58 = 32,572.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,405.72x = 66,608.58 × 32,572.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,405.72x = 2,169,589,321.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,169,589,321.65/44,405.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,858.33

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