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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,717.54, 61,688.94 and 32,149.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,717.54, 61,688.94 and 32,149.58 is: 44,351.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,717.54 : 61,688.94 = 32,149.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,717.54/61,688.94 = 32,149.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,717.54x = 61,688.94 × 32,149.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,717.54x = 1,983,273,511.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983,273,511.65/44,717.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,351.13

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