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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,233.56, 60,833.16 and 35,174.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,233.56, 60,833.16 and 35,174.52 is: 48,374.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,233.56 : 60,833.16 = 35,174.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,233.56/60,833.16 = 35,174.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,233.56x = 60,833.16 × 35,174.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,233.56x = 2,139,777,203.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,139,777,203.08/44,233.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,374.52

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