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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,071.62, 65,989.35 and 37,073.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,071.62, 65,989.35 and 37,073.22 is: 55,510.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,071.62 : 65,989.35 = 37,073.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,071.62/65,989.35 = 37,073.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,071.62x = 65,989.35 × 37,073.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,071.62x = 2,446,437,690.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,446,437,690.21/44,071.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,510.50

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