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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,254, 61,073.04 and 33,332.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,254, 61,073.04 and 33,332.56 is: 46,000.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,254 : 61,073.04 = 33,332.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,254/61,073.04 = 33,332.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,254x = 61,073.04 × 33,332.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,254x = 2,035,720,770.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035,720,770.18/44,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,000.83

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