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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,221.16, 66,363.80 and 33,157.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,221.16, 66,363.80 and 33,157.64 is: 49,760.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,221.16 : 66,363.80 = 33,157.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,221.16/66,363.80 = 33,157.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,221.16x = 66,363.80 × 33,157.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,221.16x = 2,200,466,491.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,200,466,491.82/44,221.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,760.49

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