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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,771.94, 61,791.93 and 32,868.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,771.94, 61,791.93 and 32,868.18 is: 45,362.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,771.94 : 61,791.93 = 32,868.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,771.94/61,791.93 = 32,868.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,771.94x = 61,791.93 × 32,868.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,771.94x = 2,030,988,277.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,988,277.79/44,771.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,362.97

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