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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,955.12, 62,061.38 and 32,842

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,955.12, 62,061.38 and 32,842 is: 45,338.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,955.12 : 62,061.38 = 32,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,955.12/62,061.38 = 32,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,955.12x = 62,061.38 × 32,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,955.12x = 2,038,219,841.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,038,219,841.96/44,955.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,338.99

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