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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,953.12, 62,058.62 and 32,840

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,953.12, 62,058.62 and 32,840 is: 45,336.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,953.12 : 62,058.62 = 32,840 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,953.12/62,058.62 = 32,840/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,953.12x = 62,058.62 × 32,840
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,953.12x = 2,038,005,080.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,038,005,080.80/44,953.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,336.23

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