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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,112.36, 66,161.58 and 36,663.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,112.36, 66,161.58 and 36,663.75 is: 54,989.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,112.36 : 66,161.58 = 36,663.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,112.36/66,161.58 = 36,663.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,112.36x = 66,161.58 × 36,663.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,112.36x = 2,425,731,628.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,425,731,628.73/44,112.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,989.84

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