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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,954.12, 62,060 and 32,841

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,954.12, 62,060 and 32,841 is: 45,337.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,954.12 : 62,060 = 32,841 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,954.12/62,060 = 32,841/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,954.12x = 62,060 × 32,841
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,954.12x = 2,038,112,460
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,038,112,460/44,954.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,337.61

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