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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,161.31, 66,151.76 and 36,741.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,161.31, 66,151.76 and 36,741.92 is: 55,037.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,161.31 : 66,151.76 = 36,741.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,161.31/66,151.76 = 36,741.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,161.31x = 66,151.76 × 36,741.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,161.31x = 2,430,542,159.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,430,542,159.31/44,161.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,037.82

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