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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,255, 61,074.42 and 33,333.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,255, 61,074.42 and 33,333.56 is: 46,002.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,255 : 61,074.42 = 33,333.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,255/61,074.42 = 33,333.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,255x = 61,074.42 × 33,333.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,255x = 2,035,827,843.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035,827,843.54/44,255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,002.21

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