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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,183.61, 66,286.26 and 36,299.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,183.61, 66,286.26 and 36,299.43 is: 54,458.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,183.61 : 66,286.26 = 36,299.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,183.61/66,286.26 = 36,299.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,183.61x = 66,286.26 × 36,299.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,183.61x = 2,406,153,454.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,406,153,454.83/44,183.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,458.05

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