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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,196.79, 66,295.19 and 36,389.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,196.79, 66,295.19 and 36,389.20 is: 54,583.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,196.79 : 66,295.19 = 36,389.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,196.79/66,295.19 = 36,389.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,196.79x = 66,295.19 × 36,389.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,196.79x = 2,412,428,927.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,412,428,927.95/44,196.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,583.80

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