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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,039.16, 60,702.96 and 36,067.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,039.16, 60,702.96 and 36,067.32 is: 49,714.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,039.16 : 60,702.96 = 36,067.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,039.16/60,702.96 = 36,067.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,039.16x = 60,702.96 × 36,067.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,039.16x = 2,189,393,083.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,189,393,083.27/44,039.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,714.69

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