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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,222.28, 61,039.62 and 35,331.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,222.28, 61,039.62 and 35,331.72 is: 48,768.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,222.28 : 61,039.62 = 35,331.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,222.28/61,039.62 = 35,331.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,222.28x = 61,039.62 × 35,331.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,222.28x = 2,156,634,762.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,156,634,762.75/44,222.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,768.06

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