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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,002.74, 60,621.12 and 35,998.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,002.74, 60,621.12 and 35,998.32 is: 49,593.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,002.74 : 60,621.12 = 35,998.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,002.74/60,621.12 = 35,998.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,002.74x = 60,621.12 × 35,998.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,002.74x = 2,182,258,476.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,182,258,476.52/44,002.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,593.70

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