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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,005.20, 66,007.80 and 33,637.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,005.20, 66,007.80 and 33,637.20 is: 50,455.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,005.20 : 66,007.80 = 33,637.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,005.20/66,007.80 = 33,637.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,005.20x = 66,007.80 × 33,637.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,005.20x = 2,220,317,570.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,317,570.16/44,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,455.80

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