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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,914.59, 61,970.72 and 32,957.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,914.59, 61,970.72 and 32,957.16 is: 45,472.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,914.59 : 61,970.72 = 32,957.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,914.59/61,970.72 = 32,957.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,914.59x = 61,970.72 × 32,957.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,914.59x = 2,042,378,769.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,378,769.57/44,914.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,472.50

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