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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,658, 66,966.93 and 32,125.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,658, 66,966.93 and 32,125.50 is: 48,173.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,658 : 66,966.93 = 32,125.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,658/66,966.93 = 32,125.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,658x = 66,966.93 × 32,125.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,658x = 2,151,346,109.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151,346,109.72/44,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,173.81

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