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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,655, 66,962.43 and 32,122.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,655, 66,962.43 and 32,122.50 is: 48,169.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,655 : 66,962.43 = 32,122.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,655/66,962.43 = 32,122.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,655x = 66,962.43 × 32,122.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,655x = 2,151,000,657.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151,000,657.68/44,655
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,169.31

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