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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,179.56, 66,261.98 and 36,730.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,179.56, 66,261.98 and 36,730.60 is: 55,089.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,179.56 : 66,261.98 = 36,730.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,179.56/66,261.98 = 36,730.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,179.56x = 66,261.98 × 36,730.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,179.56x = 2,433,842,282.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,433,842,282.59/44,179.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,089.78

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