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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,026.72, 66,143.76 and 35,870.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,026.72, 66,143.76 and 35,870.56 is: 53,890.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,026.72 : 66,143.76 = 35,870.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,026.72/66,143.76 = 35,870.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,026.72x = 66,143.76 × 35,870.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,026.72x = 2,372,613,711.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,372,613,711.71/44,026.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,890.31

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