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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,224.28, 61,042.38 and 35,333.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,224.28, 61,042.38 and 35,333.72 is: 48,770.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,224.28 : 61,042.38 = 35,333.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,224.28/61,042.38 = 35,333.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,224.28x = 61,042.38 × 35,333.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,224.28x = 2,156,854,363.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,156,854,363.05/44,224.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,770.82

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