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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,159.57, 66,121.80 and 35,233.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,159.57, 66,121.80 and 35,233.17 is: 52,755.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,159.57 : 66,121.80 = 35,233.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,159.57/66,121.80 = 35,233.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,159.57x = 66,121.80 × 35,233.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,159.57x = 2,329,680,620.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329,680,620.11/44,159.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,755.96

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