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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,950.37, 62,054.82 and 32,837.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,950.37, 62,054.82 and 32,837.25 is: 45,332.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,950.37 : 62,054.82 = 32,837.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,950.37/62,054.82 = 32,837.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,950.37x = 62,054.82 × 32,837.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,950.37x = 2,037,709,528.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,037,709,528.48/44,950.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,332.43

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