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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,196.76, 66,295.14 and 36,389.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,196.76, 66,295.14 and 36,389.17 is: 54,583.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,196.76 : 66,295.14 = 36,389.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,196.76/66,295.14 = 36,389.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,196.76x = 66,295.14 × 36,389.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,196.76x = 2,412,425,119.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,412,425,119.63/44,196.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,583.76

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