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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,113.24, 66,162.89 and 36,664.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,113.24, 66,162.89 and 36,664.62 is: 54,991.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,113.24 : 66,162.89 = 36,664.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,113.24/66,162.89 = 36,664.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,113.24x = 66,162.89 × 36,664.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,113.24x = 2,425,837,063.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,425,837,063.50/44,113.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,991.13

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